Two-School School Business Manager: Strategy, Finance & Ops

North Hinksey C E Primary School; North Hinksey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in North Hinksey seeks a School Business Manager to work with the Executive Headteacher and Senior Leadership Teams. You will lead strategic direction and manage business functions. Responsibilities include administrative and site team management. The ideal candidate will have relevant education experience, financial knowledge, and a commitment to student welfare. Join a supportive team and benefit from continuous professional development and a varied role.

Benefits

Friendly team environment

Strong support from a well-established academy trust

Opportunities for professional development

Listening culture that values staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Relevant experience of working in an education setting at a similar level.
• Administrative experience in a management capacity.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial principles and controls.
• Experienced in budget planning and forecasting.
• Understand HR principles, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of estates and facilities management.
• Experience of compliance, including health and safety.
• Knowledge of administrative systems and working practices.
• Commitment to, and ability to promote, the aims and values of the schools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and management of both schools.
• Responsible for the development and compliance of all business functions.
• Hold line management responsibilities for administrative and site teams.

Skills

Experience in an education setting

Administrative experience

Financial principles knowledge

Budget planning experience

HR principles understanding

Estates and facilities management knowledge

Compliance experience

Knowledge of administrative systems

Commitment to student welfare and values

Job description

A local primary school in North Hinksey seeks a School Business Manager to work with the Executive Headteacher and Senior Leadership Teams. You will lead strategic direction and manage business functions. Responsibilities include administrative and site team management. The ideal candidate will have relevant education experience, financial knowledge, and a commitment to student welfare. Join a supportive team and benefit from continuous professional development and a varied role.