School Business Manager
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, E4 9PJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an energetic, enthusiastic and experienced School Business Manager to lead the strategic and operational business functions of the school. Reporting to the Headteacher, as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will line manage the Admin, Finance and Premises teams, and contribute to the continued development of Handsworth Primary, a multicultural, two-form entry primary school in Highams Park, Waltham Forest.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading the school’s financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, procurement and income generation
• Managing human resources, including payroll, recruitment, appraisal and staff wellbeing, working with the school’s HR provider
• Overseeing administration, data management, compliance and statutory reporting to the DfE, LA and governors
• Managing health and safety and the school premises, ensuring a safe environment for all
• Leading, developing and line managing the Admin, Finance and Premises teams
We are looking for a candidate who:
• Has strategic leadership and line management experience, ideally within a school or similarly complex organisation
• Has significant experience of financial and human resource management
• Has excellent communication, negotiating and influencing skills, confidently advising the Headteacher and Governors
• Is proactive and solutions-focused
• Holds the Certificate or Diploma in School Business Management, or an equivalent qualification
What the school offers its staff
When you join us, you’ll be stepping into a warm, friendly, and supportive primary school environment with a clear structure and a strong sense of community. You will work alongside an established Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher, alongside well-settled, highly experienced admin and premises teams who keep our school running smoothly every day. We know that transitioning into a new role can be daunting, which is why we offer a comprehensive, thorough handover process to ensure your start is as seamless and stress-free as possible. With robust, well-defined processes already firmly in place and ongoing peer support always on hand, you will have all the foundation, stability, and encouragement you need to thrive and make the role your own in the London Borough of Waltham Forest.
Applications will be considered upon receipt. Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. Therefore, you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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 will 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.