School Business Manager (Primary)

CLARUS EDUCATION; City Of London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an experienced School Business Manager for a Primary School in Lambeth. The role includes managing finances, HR, procurement, and more, aimed at ensuring a first-class education for students. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to professional development. Salary ranges from £56,436 to £59,574 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing staff and building relationships.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Ability to manage a diverse range of activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage colleagues effectively.
• Assist the Senior Leadership Team in achieving strategic objectives.
• Manage finance, HR, procurement, IT, and estate management.

Skills

Leadership

Finance Management

HR Management

Procurement

Information Technology

Health & Safety

Job description

School Business Manager (Primary)

Salary: £56,436 to £59,574 per annum

Location: Lambeth

Start: January

We are seeking to appoint an experienced School Business Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team.

The role will suit someone who is able to effectively lead and manage colleagues and able to build positive relationships with both students and parents. We are looking to recruit staff with the vision and determination to ensure all our students receive a first‑class education, and who will rise to the challenge of building on success and who are committed to continuing professional development.

The School Business Manager manages a diverse range of activities including finance, human resources, procurement, information technology, estate management and health & safety. A key component of the role will be assisting the SLT and School achieve its strategic objective through planning, implementation and assessing.

If you are currently considering a career move, we would very much like to hear from you.

About our School

Our Primary School is located in the London Borough of Lambeth and is well respected in the community we serve. We are successful, forward‑looking and well supported by the Local Authority and governing body.

We currently have approximately 560 pupils on roll in our three‑form entry school. The pupils come from a variety of backgrounds and generally live within the local area. Many pupils arrive in our school from the Foundation Stage and remain for the duration of their education. We do have some mobility, but in general the school is settled.

The staff are well qualified, established and committed to the school and the local area. We have been able to retain a strong team who work very well with the parents and carers of our diverse school community. Despite the size of the school, it has a warm, family atmosphere with families putting down roots for many years.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service, and employment will be subject to references.

To apply for this School Business Manager opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education and be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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