School Business Manager - Honeywell Schools Federation

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated School Business Manager to oversee the finance and administration of two successful schools. This permanent, full-time role offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and IT skills, alongside experience in an educational setting. You'll collaborate closely with school leadership and governors to ensure effective resource utilization and drive improvement plans. If you're an innovative thinker ready to contribute strategically, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational environment is essential.
• Knowledge of SIMS is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading Finance, Personnel, Administration, and Premises.
• Managing Health and Safety, HR, and Compliance.
• Supporting Governors and leading the Administration Team.

Skills

Finance Management

Administration

Team Management

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Health and Safety Management

Human Resources

Creative Thinking

Knowledge of SIMS

Job description

School Business Manager - Honeywell Schools Federation

About Us

Permanent, full-time, all-year-round position with holiday flexibility

Flexible start date, ideally between July and August 2025

Reporting to: Head Teachers and Governing Body

Honeywell Schools are seeking a highly qualified and skilled School Business Manager. This unique role involves managing the finance and administration of two successful Foundation schools sharing the same site near Clapham Common in the London Borough of Wandsworth.

We seek an innovative individual capable of creative thinking and team management. Experience in an educational environment is essential, and knowledge of SIMS would be highly advantageous. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the senior leadership teams of both schools and the governing body to ensure effective resource utilization, environmental sustainability, and the delivery of improvement plans.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, flexible, and possess strong communication and IT skills. The School Business Manager contributes strategically by:

1. Leading Finance, Personnel, Administration, and Premises
2. Managing Health and Safety, HR, and Compliance
3. Leading the Administration Team
4. Supporting Governors

Our schools benefit from supportive governors, a welcoming staff team, and quality service level agreements with the Local Authority, particularly in Finance and Human Resources. We invite visits to learn more about our schools and how we work together—please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification, is available for download below.

Honeywell Infant and Junior Schools are equal opportunities employers committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Headteachers: Jane Neal, Fiona Arnold, and Jo Clarke

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