School Business Manager NEW

Wishford Schools; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% employer pension

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discount

Complimentary lunches

Pro rata holiday

Counselling scheme

Fully funded apprenticeships

Christmas stand down

Personal accident cover

Job summary

Wishford Schools is seeking a School Business Manager for St Edward’s Prep to join the Senior Leadership Team and drive educational and financial goals. You will lead support staff, ensure professionalism, and optimize resource use to support the school's strategic aims.

You will work closely with the Head to uphold high standards of service and education while managing operations, safety and budgets. The role offers hybrid working once settled in.

Qualifications

• Experience leading school operations and staff
• Strong communication and customer service
• Ability to work with senior leadership to achieve financial goals

Responsibilities

• Human Resources
• Compliance
• Administration Management
• Property Management
• Financial Management
• Health & Safety
• First Aid
• Transport and Educational Visits
• Ensure smooth school operations and safety of pupils

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Resource planning

Strategic thinking

Job description

Join our ambitious school as a senior leader and make a real impact! We're on the lookout for a dynamic, supportive and driven individual with a meticulous eye and a 'can-do' attitude. In this pivotal role, as School Business Manager, you'll work closely with the Head to drive our growth in both numbers and revenue. As a key player in our leadership and management strategy, you'll guide and support staff across all departments, helping us achieve our ambitious goals.

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

Hours: Permanent role, year round, 40 hours per week. Based at St Edward’s Prep, however there can be an option for hybrid working once settled in role.

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 pa dependent on experience.

• 5% employer pension
• EV scheme with OctopusCycle to work scheme and shopping discounts
• Means tested staff discount
• Complimentary lunches
• Pro rota holiday and bank holidays per annum
• Access to the group's counselling scheme
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships
• Discretionary Christmas stand down
• Personal accident at work cover

Role commences July 2026.

Job Description:

The School Business Manager at St Edward’s Prep works as a part of the Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Head to achieve our educational and financial goals, while leading and managing support staff. You will uphold the highest standards of professionalism and customer service, ensuring effective resource use to support our strategic aims.

Key Responsibilities:

• Human Resources
• Compliance
• Administration Management
• Property Management
• Financial Management
• Health & Safety
• First Aid
• Transport and Educational Visits
• Above all, ensure the smooth running of school operations. Work closely with staff to maintain efficiency, adapt to busy periods or unforeseen events and prioritise the safety, happiness and quality education of our children.

To see the full job description and person specification, please read the attached candidate pack.