School Business Manager (Finance)

EdEx – Education Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service in London is seeking a School Business Manager (Finance) for a primary school in Tower Hamlets, starting December 2025. The role includes financial management, team leadership, and overall administration to support educational aims. The salary ranges from £48,000 to £56,000 for term time only. This position is ideal for experienced managers or those looking for a promotion.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management within an educational environment.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Headteacher to ensure adequate resources for educational aims.
• Develop business management goals supporting the School Improvement Plan.
• Lead financial management promoting high business standards.

Job description

School Business Manager (Finance) | December 2025 Start

An "Outstanding" and leading Primary School in the Borough of Tower Hamlets are on the hunt for a School Business Manager (Finance) with a December 2025 start. The School will be taking you on directly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as part of the Senior Leadership Team to assist the Headteacher in ensuring the school has adequate and suitable resources to meet its educational aims.
• Develop business management goals and objectives that support the school's values and the School Improvement Plan in collaboration with the Headteacher.
• Provide professional leadership and management of the administrative team to enhance their effectiveness and achieve improved standards of support and resourcing.
• Take a coordinating and leading role in the financial management of the school, promoting the highest standards of business ethos within the administrative function of the school.
• Be responsible for financial, administration, personnel, and data management, as well as ensuring effective health and safety management of the school.
• Uphold and demonstrate the vision, values, and aims of the school, contributing to their development.
• Lead health and safety across the school and manage admissions.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Leadership and Strategy
• Financial Management
• Administration Management
• Management Information Systems and ICT
• HR Management
• Admissions
• Sites Management and Health and Safety
• Catering
• Safeguarding and Equalities

Extra Details:

• December 2025 Start - Full Time
• Tower Hamlets Primary School
• Permanent Position
• £48,000 - £56,000 Salary - Term Time Only

This is a great opportunity for either a current School Business Manager (Finance) looking for a new challenge or someone looking for a step up. Please note that a School Business Manager qualification is not required to apply for this role.

If you would like to find out more information about this opportunity, feel free to contact us directly.