School Business Manager

Step Teachers Ltd; Ware; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore Teachers is assisting a welcoming primary school in Ware, England, to appoint a proactive School Business Manager. You will lead the school's business and operations, manage budgets, support HR, oversee facilities and safety, and partner with the Headteacher and governors to drive strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will have prior SBM or senior school administration experience, strong financial and leadership skills, knowledge of HR and compliance, and excellent communication

Qualifications

• Experience as School Business Manager or senior school administrator.
• Strong financial, organisational and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of school compliance, HR and operational procedures.
• Excellent communicator with ability to build positive relationships.
• Proactive, highly organised and 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.
• Working with the Headteacher and governors to support strategic objectives.
• Contributing to the efficient day-to-day running of the school.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Leadership

HR knowledge

Compliance understanding

Communication

Job description

School Business Manager

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.