School Business & Office Manager

Eteach International; Larkhill; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

ContinU Plus Academy is seeking a proactive School Business & Office Manager to lead the business functions of the school in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. You will oversee finance, HR, ICT, premises, and compliance, ensuring smooth daily operations and enabling teaching staff to focus on learning.

As a small school, the SBM will also supervise the school office and work closely with the leadership team to implement strategic improvements and safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management for an educational setting.
• Strong people management and HR process experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety, safeguarding, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school finances, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Lead people management, HR processes, recruitment, and staff development.
• Ensure compliance, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements across the school.
• Manage ICT infrastructure and school premises, ensuring efficient operations.

Skills

Finance

People management

Human Resources

ICT

Premises

Job description

# School Business & Office ManagerEmployer: Continu Plus AcademyLocation: Kidderminster, WorcestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £41,177 - £44,253Posted: 16th September 2026Expires: 12th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1574342Job Reference: BM001* Share :* PrintWe believe in our pupils’ ability to be brilliant, in education and in life.The ContinU Plus Academy is an innovative and exciting Alternative Provision Secondary Free School based in Kidderminster. Our academy is now in its 13th year.The school business manager (SBM) is responsible for managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and administration. Our Business Manager should be proactive and a positive force for a real change in our pupils lives.They will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, and that allows other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning.As the ContinU Plus Academy is a small school of no more than 120 pupils the School business manager will also oversee the smooth running of the school office.Responsibilities● Finance● People Management● Human Resources● ICT● Premises### AttachmentsPrint Advert Business Manager26Job Description and Personal Specification - Business Manager26### Safeguarding Statement:ContinU Plus Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.