School Business Manager (Finance)

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

Job summary

A leading primary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a School Business Manager (Finance) to start in December 2025. The role involves financial management, administration, and leadership within the school's Senior Leadership Team. The position offers a salary between £48,000 - £56,000, term-time only, and is permanent. Applicants from all qualified backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial and administrative management within an educational setting.
• Strong leadership skills to manage administrative teams.
• Ability to promote high business standards and effective resource utilization.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Headteacher in resource management.
• Develop business management goals aligned with the School Improvement Plan.
• Oversee financial management and ensure effective use of resources.

Skills

Financial Management

Leadership

Administration Management

Job description

Job Overview

School Business Manager (Finance) December 2025 Start

An "Outstanding" and leading Primary School in the Borough of Tower Hamlets are seeking a School Business Manager (Finance) to start in December 2025. The school is looking for a professional to work directly with them.

Responsibilities:

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

This is a great opportunity for a current School Business Manager (Finance) looking for a new challenge or someone seeking a step-up role. A School Business Manager qualification is not required to apply.

The role offers a salary of £48,000 - £56,000, term-time only, and is a permanent position.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.