School Business Manager

Maybury Primary School; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant community school in Woking is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to support the Senior Leadership Team. The role focuses on leading finance, compliance, and HR while working closely with the Headteacher. Ideal candidates will have a strong financial background, HR management skills, and experience in budget planning. The school promotes staff wellbeing and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. This is a chance to make a significant impact in the school community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Support from senior leadership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing a school budget and capital projects.
• Strong financial and HR background.
• Ability to lead facilities management and catering.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse areas including finance and compliance.
• Ensure effective communication across staff.
• Maintain a visible presence in the school community.

Skills

Financial management

HR management

Educational compliance

Budget planning

Relationship building

Education

CSBM or equivalent

Job description

School Business Manager

Maybury Primary School is a warm and vibrant one-form entry school, we are an inclusive and diverse community school located in the heart of Woking. We are proud of our nurturing ethos, our strong community partnerships, and our commitment to providing exceptional learning opportunities for every child. As part of the Engage, Enrich, Excel Academy Trust (EEEA Trust), we benefit from strong collaboration while maintaining our distinctive Maybury identity.

We have an experienced and highly committed Senior Leadership Team, dedicated to ensuring children succeed. Staff development, support and wellbeing are at the heart of our school culture. This year, for the second year running, Maybury Primary School has received national recognition by winning the Regional Listening and Acting Award for staff feedback, which is an incredible achievement that places us among the top 10 performing schools in the region for this category.

We are now looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated School Business Manager (SBM) who will work closely with the Headteacher, Assistant Headteachers and Governors as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the smooth and efficient running of the school.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage with the aim of adding value across finance, compliance, HR, premises, safer recruitment, IT infrastructure (including cyber security), GDPR and Health & Safety.
• Has a dedicated and professional outlook, enthusiasm for working in a small, busy school, and the ability to apply knowledge flexibly and effectively.
• Brings a strong financial and HR background and a proven track record of leadership.
• Has extensive experience of managing a school budget and capital projects, and can confidently lead on budget planning and financial management.
• Communicates clearly and builds effective, supportive relationships across the entire staff team.
• Has the ability to lead and quality‑assure facilities management, premises and catering.
• Is organised, able to multi‑task, communicates efficiently and meets deadlines consistently.
• Wants to make a difference to our children and families, and go above and beyond.
• Will have a visible presence within our school community.

Qualifications

• Combines solid business acumen with an understanding of financial and operational management in a school or similar organisation.
• A qualification such as CSBM or equivalent is desirable.
• Has a dedicated and professional outlook, enthusiasm for working in a small, busy school, and the ability to apply knowledge flexibly and effectively.
• Brings a strong financial and HR background and a proven track record of leadership.
• Has extensive experience of managing a school budget and capital projects.
• Has the ability to lead and quality‑assure facilities management, premises and catering.

Benefits

• We can offer you the opportunity to develop the role and your own career, building on strong foundations already in place.
• Support from an experienced and committed senior leadership team, who prioritise staff wellbeing and professional growth.
• A school recognised nationally for its commitment to wellbeing including listening to and acting on staff feedback, valuing staff voice.
• Support from the central trust team and networking opportunities across the EEEA Trust.
• Tailored, high‑quality CPD.
• A caring and forward‑thinking leadership team with children’s best interests at heart.
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme (including legal and financial services and wellbeing support).
• An exciting, varied role working at the heart of a thriving school community.
• A real opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children and families.

Maybury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check.

Closing Date: Monday 12th January

Interview Date: Monday 19th January

We reserve the right to close the vacancy and interview candidates before the closing date for the right candidate, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding Statement: Maybury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. The online search is not part of the shortlisting process, and candidates will have the chance to address any issues of concern in the interview.