School Business Manager

The sucessful candidate will

Will

have excellent school business management experience Demonstrate

effective leadership and management skills Have

robust background in Finance, ER and HR Be

highly motivated, organised and display a positive attitude towards work Be

proactive and be able to work on their own initiative Be

professional and courteous towards others Be

able to work under pressure Have

excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate effectively, both orally

and in writing Be

able to lead a team and work effectively as part of a team.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job

Title: School Business Manager Grade:

Scale P01 – P04 Person reports to: Head Teacher Staff supervised:

PO1 Office/admin

staff PO2

Office staff and Site Supervisor PO3 /PO4 More than 2

groups of staff or more e.g. including admin, clerical and finance staff;

premises and maintenance staff; cleaners; teaching assistants; lunchtime

supervisors Purpose

of job: The SBM is responsible for the

strategic and operational management of all non-teaching functions of the

school, including finance, personnel, site management, administration, and

operational support. The role ensures the smooth and efficient running of

school operations while supporting, but not directly involving, the teaching

function. A

key aspect of the role is customer relations. The SBM represents the school

to a wide range of stakeholders, including pupils, staff, governors, local

authorities, service providers, and the wider community. The SBM is expected

to project a positive image of the school, foster strong relationships, and

promote the school’s services and community role. PO4:

Additionally, the SBM serves as a full member of the Leadership &

Management Team (LMT), contributing to strategic decision-making, policy

development, and leadership across the school and extended services. Equal

opportunities: The Council is committed to promoting

equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of employment. All

recruitment, selection, training, and promotion decisions are based on fair,

job-related criteria. We expect all employees to respect these principles,

contribute to a positive working environment, and help ensure that no one

experiences discrimination or harassment. Duties

and Responsibilities: P01 1

To

be responsible for own continuous professional development. 2

To

be responsible for administrative support for governors and headteachers. 3

To

monitor and evaluate school admin, finance, and health & safety procedures

and identify risk areas. 4

Allocate

and monitor the quality of work and progress of work in their teams 5

To

liaise effectively with colleagues, governors, local authority and contractors 6

Responsible

for the recruitment and selection of st