School Operations & Finance Leader

Shefford C.E. Primary School; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Shefford C.E. Primary School in Bath is seeking a professional, well-organised and hands-on School Business Manager (SBM) to join the team.

You will lead school finances, oversee administration, health and safety, HR and compliance, and work with the leadership team to keep the school running smoothly for pupils, families and staff. The SBM will safeguard and promote welfare, advise on day-to-day operations, and help manage competing priorities with initiative while developing and supporting

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, financial management and operational leadership.
• Experience in educational setting preferred.
• Confident leader who can motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent organisational, IT, financial and data management skills.
• Effective communicator with staff, families and school community.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and use initiative.
• Committed to safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead school finances and financial management.
• Oversee health and safety, compliance and administration.
• Strategise and operate business functions of the school.
• Safeguard pupils and promote welfare.
• Support leadership team to enable teaching and learning.
• Advise on day-to-day support for efficient operations.

Skills

Administration

Financial management

Operational leadership

Team leadership

IT skills

Data management

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Tools

Office suite

Job description

Shefford C.E. Primary School in Bath is seeking a professional, well-organised and hands-on School Business Manager (SBM) to join the team.

You will lead school finances, oversee administration, health and safety, HR and compliance, and work with the leadership team to keep the school running smoothly for pupils, families and staff. The SBM will safeguard and promote welfare, advise on day-to-day operations, and help manage competing priorities with initiative while developing and supporting