Senior School Business Manager Ref. TV20226

Alumwell Junior School; Walsall; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Alumwell Junior School in Walsall seeks a dynamic Senior School Business Manager to join the leadership team. The role leads finance, HR, premises, health and safety, administration and compliance, working closely with Co Heads and the Governing Board.

It is a permanent, term-time position 37 hours per week, salary £41,511–£44,711 FTE, with pay award pending. The successful candidate will hold the Diploma of School Business Managers (DSBM) or Diploma for School Business Leadership (DSBL) or

Qualifications

• DSBM or DSBL or equivalent qualification is essential.
• Experience leading school financial planning and budget management.
• Strong knowledge of HR, premises, procurement and compliance.
• Able to work 37 hours per week during term time.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of finance, HR, premises, health and safety, administration and compliance.
• Collaborate with Co Headteachers and the Governing Board to guide school operations.
• Oversee budgeting, procurement and risk management.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare; DBS checks as required.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Finance management

HR management

Health and safety

Administration

Education

Diploma of School Business Managers (DSBM) or Diploma for School Business Leadership (DSBL) or equivalent

Job description

Full Time Senior School Business Manager

Term Time Only

Permanent – G9 SCP 32 – 35

(£41,511 - £44,711 FTE, pay award pending) Actual salary will be paid on a term-time only basis.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Senior School Business Manager to join our dedicated leadership team and play a key strategic role in the future success of our school.

The successful applicant will be required to work 37 hours per week over five days, term time only.

Diploma of School Business Managers (DSBM) or Diploma for School Business Leadership (DSBL) or equivalent qualification is essential.

Alumwell Junior School is a vibrant 3-form entry junior school in Walsall with 360 pupils. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, strong community relationships and commitment to achieving the best outcomes for every child.

The Senior School Business Manager will provide strategic leadership of finance, HR, premises, health and safety, administration and compliance, working closely with the Co Headteachers and Governing Board.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Duroe to arrange an appointment.

The successful candidate will be an experienced school business professional with responsibility for strategic financial planning, budget management, HR, premises, procurement, health and safety, and operational compliance.

Closing date for applications will be Thursday 19th November 2026 at 12pm

Interviews to take place week commencing Monday 23rd November 2026

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Alumwell Junior School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Alumwell Junior School has one friendly school therapy dog,therefore, liking dogs is essential.