School Business Manager
School Business Manager
Permanent, Full Time - Pay £53,350 - £58,178
Required July 2025
A rare opportunity has arisen for an exceptional School Business Manager (SBM). This role would ideally suit an experienced SBM or finance professional looking for a broader remit within a large school setting. This person will play a key role in contributing to the direction of the school through our vision and values, providing strategic financial and operational leadership.They will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, providing clear guidance and support and will be a key player in the smooth running of the school.
This role requires leadership which provides innovative, efficient and cost-effective school business management with overall responsibility for finance, premises, health & safety, catering, alongside some elements of H.R.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to join our team.. Someone who is innovative and forward thinking, offering a strong track record of successful operation leadership and management experience as well as excellent strategic and communication skills.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Lead the strategic financial management of the school, overseeing the finance, premises and catering teams.
- Ensure best value for money by overseeing all external contracts.
- Support the school in achieving its vision of high-quality education for our students by promoting excellent business practice and maximising resource efficiency.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a thriving and successful, 11-18, mixed, comprehensive school with a reputation for fighting for every child.
If we have piqued your interest, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Even if you do not tick every single criteria but feel you have the experience, skills and drive to take on this role and it excites you then we would love to hear from you!
Closing Date: 8.00 am Wednesday 23 April 2025 Interview date: Week beginning 28 April 2025
We reserve the right to shortlist and interview prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Visits prior to application are encouraged. An application form and further details can be downloaded from our website https://sackvilleschool.org.uk/ under “About Us” then ‘Working at Sackville” or from our Human Resources Office, email hr@sackvilleschool.org.uk
Please address your letter of application to Ms Jo Meloni Headteacher, explaining how your experience has prepared you for this role, on no more than two sides of A4. Send this together with the application form and safer recruitment form to hr@sackvilleschool.org.uk
Sackville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is covered by the Protection of Children Act and any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.It should be noted that it is a requirement of the Governors of Sackville School that candidates should, whenever possible, name as referees current and former employers (via Heads or Principals where employment at educational institutions is concerned).