School Business Manager
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Grays, RM16 6PL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Aug 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
You will be responsible for leading the school’s business and operational functions, including:
• Strategic financial planning, budget management and monitoring.
• Human resources, recruitment and payroll administration.
• Premises, facilities management, health and safety and capital projects.
• Procurement, contracts and service level agreements.
• Statutory financial returns and regulatory compliance.
• Developing and improving business systems and operational procedures.
• Line management of support staff, including the premises team.
• Providing professional advice and guidance to the Headteacher and Governing Body on all business matters.
This is a varied and rewarding role requiring excellent organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day operational management.
What the school offers its staff
At Tudor Court, we are proud of our welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community. We are committed to ensuring that every child achieves their full potential, and we recognise that excellent business leadership is fundamental to achieving this.
We can offer you:
• A competitive salary of £38,050 - £52,038, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact within a successful and ambitious primary school.
• Friendly, supportive and dedicated colleagues.
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who enjoy learning.
• A committed and supportive Governing Body.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and training.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.