School Business Manager

Moore Teachers Ltd; Ware; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore Teachers Ltd in England is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to lead the school's business and operational functions, ensuring sound financial management and effective governance.

You will partner with the Headteacher and governors to drive strategic objectives, oversee HR and facilities, health and safety, and support day-to-day school operations while building positive relationships with staff and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience as School Business Manager or senior school administrator.
• Strong financial, organisational and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of school compliance, HR and operational procedures.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Leading the school's business and operational functions.
• Managing financial processes, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Supporting HR, recruitment, and personnel administration.
• Overseeing facilities, health and safety, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborating with Headteacher and governors to support strategic objectives.
• Contributing to the efficient day-to-day running of the school.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

HR & compliance

Stakeholder communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Moore Teachers is working with a welcoming primary school that provides a supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to thrive both academically and personally. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection recognised its provision as Good across quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and Early Years provision.

The role:

• Leading the school's business and operational functions
• Managing financial processes, budgets, and resource allocation
• Supporting HR, recruitment, and personnel administration
• Overseeing facilities, health and safety, and compliance requirements
• Working closely with the Headteacher and governors to support the school's strategic objectives
• Contributing to the efficient day-to-day running of the school

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience in a School Business Manager or senior school administration role
• Possess strong financial, organisational, and leadership skills
• Have knowledge of school compliance, HR, and operational procedures
• Be an excellent communicator with the ability to build positive relationships
• Be proactive, highly organised, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced School Business Manager to join a supportive school community and play a key role in the continued success and development of the school.