Strategic School Operations & Finance Leader

The Sherwood School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Scheme

CPD opportunities

Confidential well-being support

Job summary

The Sherwood School in Mitcham invites applications for a dedicated School Business Manager to join our leadership team. We seek a motivated, well-organised candidate to lead a team, manage budgets and ensure safe, efficient premises operations.

We welcome applicants with strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to equality and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders to support school improvement. 35 hours per week, 42 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience of managing budgets.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and premises management.
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Ability to use initiative to drive school improvement.
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload and that of others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the School Business Manager function within the leadership team.
• Oversee budgeting, financial controls and resource allocation.
• Ensure Health and Safety compliance and premises management.
• Collaborate with governors, headteacher and school staff on improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in sensitive matters.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

H&S & premises

Stakeholder engagement

Confidentiality

Initiative for improvement

Workload management

Job description

The Sherwood School in Mitcham invites applications for a dedicated School Business Manager to join our leadership team. We seek a motivated, well-organised candidate to lead a team, manage budgets and ensure safe, efficient premises operations.

We welcome applicants with strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to equality and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders to support school improvement. 35 hours per week, 42 weeks per year.