School Business Manager (Finance)

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

Job summary

A leading Primary School in Tower Hamlets is looking for a School Business Manager (Finance) to start in December 2025. The role includes assisting the Headteacher, managing financial operations, and leading the administrative team. Candidates with leadership experience in education will find this a great opportunity, with a salary of £48,000 - £56,000, term-time only.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school business management role is desirable.
• Strong leadership skills to manage the administrative team.
• Knowledge of financial management practices in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Headteacher in resource management.
• Develop and implement business management goals.
• Lead the financial management of the school.
• Ensure health and safety practices are upheld.

Skills

Leadership and Strategy

Financial Management

Administration Management

HR Management

Management Information Systems and ICT

Job description

School Business Manager (Finance) | December 2025 Start

An 'Outstanding' and leading Primary School in the Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking a School Business Manager (Finance) to start in December 2025. The successful candidate will work directly with the school.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Headteacher in ensuring the school has adequate and suitable resources to meet its educational aims
• Developing business management goals and objectives that support the school's values and School Improvement Plan
• Providing professional leadership and management of the administrative team
• Coordinating and leading the financial management of the school
• Ensuring effective health and safety management of the school
• Upholding and demonstrating the vision, values, and aims of the school

Key areas of focus 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 position
• Tower Hamlets Primary School
• Permanent position, £48,000 - £56,000 salary, term-time only

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

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