School Business Manager (SBM)

Supply Heroes; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Heroes is recruiting for a Good-rated Primary School in Birmingham (B12) to appoint an experienced School Business Manager (SBM) for a full-time, long-term assignment with potential permanency from the 2026 academic year.

The role covers financial operations, procurement, HR administration and compliance, reporting to the Headteacher and working with governors and external stakeholders to maximise pupil outcomes. Immediate start and long-term continuity are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Recognised SBM qualification or equivalent.
• Experience as SBM in a UK school.
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of school finance systems and statutory compliance.
• Experience HR administration and operational functions.
• Ability to work with senior leaders, governors and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, professional and solution-focused.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the school's financial operations and budget management.
• Overseeing procurement, contracts and purchasing processes.
• Managing HR administration and supporting recruitment processes.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and school policies.
• Supporting the Headteacher and SLT with strategic planning.
• Managing administrative support functions and office operations.
• Overseeing health and safety, premises and facilities management.
• Producing financial reports and monitoring expenditure.
• Managing external service providers and supplier relationships.
• Supporting effective use of resources to maximise pupil outcomes.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Leadership

HR administration

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Proactive problem solving

Education

Recognised SBM qualification

Job description

School Business Manager (SBM)

Primary School | Birmingham (B12)

Full-Time | ASAP Start | Long-Term Opportunity | Potential Permanent Position

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

Are you an experienced and qualified School Business Manager looking for your next rewarding opportunity within a supportive and welcoming primary school?

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a Good-rated Primary School in Birmingham (B12) seeking an experienced School Business Manager (SBM) to join their leadership team on a full-time basis from the start of the 2026 academic year.

This position has arisen to provide cover for the current SBM, who is currently absent due to sickness. As there is no confirmed return date at present, this role offers an excellent opportunity for a School Business Manager seeking a long-term assignment, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The school is looking for a confident and capable professional who can quickly integrate into the school environment and provide effective leadership across all aspects of school business management.

The Role

• Leading and managing the school's financial operations and budget management
• Overseeing procurement, contracts and purchasing processes
• Managing HR administration and supporting recruitment processes
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and school policies
• Supporting the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team with strategic planning
• Managing administrative support functions and office operations
• Overseeing health and safety, premises and facilities management
• Producing financial reports and monitoring expenditure
• Managing external service providers and supplier relationships
• Supporting the effective use of resources to maximise pupil outcomes

The Ideal Candidate

• A recognised School Business Management qualification or relevant equivalent
• Previous experience working as a School Business Manager within a UK school setting
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Knowledge of school finance systems and statutory compliance requirements
• Experience managing school administration, HR and operational functions
• The ability to work effectively with senior leaders, governors and external stakeholders
• A proactive, professional and solution-focused approach

The School

This is a welcoming and inclusive Good-rated Primary School located in Birmingham (B12). The school prides itself on its supportive staff culture, strong leadership and commitment to providing the best possible educational experience for its pupils.

Staff benefit from a collaborative working environment where contributions are valued and professional development is encouraged.

What We Offer

• Full-time position starting ASAP
• Long-term opportunity with no confirmed end date
• Potential for a permanent position
• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within an established primary school
• Dedicated recruitment consultant support throughout your placement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs