School Business Manager - Furzedown Primary School

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based school is seeking a School Business Manager to provide strategic leadership and financial management. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in an educational setting, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to inclusive values. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to impact students' lives significantly.

Benefits

Supportive Leadership Team

Professional growth opportunities

Inclusive school community

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial and resource management, ideally in an education setting.
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate a clear vision and inspire confidence across staff and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resources support pupil achievement, safety, and wellbeing.
• Lead, develop, and inspire support staff, prioritizing wellbeing.
• Provide financial and operational leadership to ensure sustainability.

Skills

Financial management

Strategic thinking

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

About Us

36 hours per week

Permanent Full time

41 weeks per year with flexibility for the right candidate

Required: November 2025

Furzedown Primary School is seeking an exceptional School Business Manager (SBM) to join our Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school at a time of growth and development.

As a key member of the Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership and operational excellence across finance, HR, premises, IT, health & safety, and administration. You will ensure that resources are managed efficiently, ethically, and sustainably - enabling the very best outcomes for our children.

At Furzedown, our values of Ambition, Inclusion, Creativity, Respect, Happiness and Community underpin all we do. The SBM role is integral in ensuring these values are lived out through every aspect of school life.

Your Impact

• Our Children: Ensure resources, systems and environments directly support pupil achievement, safety and wellbeing.
• Our Staff: Lead, develop and inspire support staff, ensuring wellbeing and professional growth are prioritised.
• Our School: Provide strong financial and operational leadership, delivering value for money, sustainability and innovation.
• Our Community: Strengthen parental, governor and community partnerships, maximise opportunities and raising the profile of the school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in financial and resource management, ideally in an education setting.
• Is a strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Can communicate a clear vision and inspire confidence across staff, governors, parents and external partners.
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and the values of our school community.

We can offer:

• A vibrant, inclusive and ambitious school community.
• A supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of our children and families.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact Debbie Boxall at [e-mail]

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Completed Application Forms to be returned by email to - [e-mail]

Closing Date: 02 October 2025 (at noon)

Interviews: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. We reserve the right to close the position once a suitable applicant is appointed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert before the closing date upon receipt of successful applications.

Furzedown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS clearance.

Please note that we do not accept CVs

Furzedown Primary School

Beclands Road

Tooting, London

SW17 9TJ

Telephone: [phone]

Headteacher: Mrs. D. Morris

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils