School Business Manager

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive School

Business Manager to oversee the school’s business operations. Working

closely with the Headteacher and Governing Board, you will manage key areas

including finance, HR, administration, premises and health & safety,

ensuring resources are used effectively to support the school’s priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead

the preparation and monitoring of the school budget and 3-year

financial plan

Manage

day-to-day financial operations, including payments,

reconciliations and financial reporting

Ensure

compliance with DfE and Local Authority financial regulations

Oversee

recruitment, HR administration, payroll checks and staff records

Maintain

the Single Central Record and manage safeguarding checks

Lead

on health and safety compliance and statutory premises checks

Manage

suppliers and coordinate maintenance or repairs as required

Support

general school administration, policies and website updates

About You

The successful candidate will have:

Strong

financial and administrative management experience

Excellent

organisational and communication skills

Experience

working with systems such as FMS, SIMS or similar (desirable)

Knowledge

of HR processes and safeguarding requirements

The

ability to work independently while supporting the wider school team