School Business Manager - Ealing

Protocol Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency in London is seeking a part-time School Business Manager to manage key operational and financial functions at a vibrant primary school. The ideal candidate should have experience in finance and operations, specifically within an educational setting. Responsibilities include budget management, HR administration, and compliance oversight. The role offers flexible working across three days per week and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive staff team

Qualifications

• Experience as a School Business Manager or similar finance/operations role.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial processes effectively.
• Understanding of HR, safeguarding, and recruitment requirements in schools.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage budget planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Oversee HR administration including recruitment and payroll.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and school policies.
• Support office staff with effective systems and processes.
• Manage procurement, contracts, and supplier relationships.

Skills

Budget management

HR administration

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Compliance knowledge

Job description

School Business Manager (Part-Time, 3 Days per Week)

Location: Ealing, London

Contract: Part-time (0.6 FTE)

Start Date: January 2026

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Protocol Education is working with a vibrant, diverse and nurturing school in the heart of Ealing, committed to providing the best possible opportunities for our children, families and staff. We are seeking an experienced and highly organised School Business Manager to join our supportive team and lead key operational and financial functions across the school.

About the Role

Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective management of:

• Finance: budget planning, monitoring and reporting, ensuring value for money and compliance with financial regulations.

• HR Administration: safer recruitment, onboarding, personnel records, payroll liaison and supporting staffing processes.

• Premises & Health and Safety: oversight of the school site, contractors, maintenance schedules and statutory compliance.

• Administration & Operations: supporting office staff to deliver efficient systems, processes and communication.

• Procurement & Contracts: managing suppliers, contracts and service-level agreements.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working as a School Business Manager or in a similar finance/operations leadership role (preferably in an education setting).

• Can confidently manage budgets and financial processes.

• Understands HR, safeguarding, recruitment and compliance requirements for schools.

• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

• Can prioritise effectively and work independently across a varied workload.

• Is committed to the values and ethos of a warm, inclusive primary school.

We Offer:

• A friendly, committed and supportive staff team

• A diverse and welcoming school community

• Opportunities for professional development

• Flexible working across 3 days per week

• A role where your work genuinely makes a difference

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief supporting statement to [e-mail]. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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