School Business Manager
| Posting date: | 15 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | P02-P03 depending upon experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 August 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 6BW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1499048 |
Summary
School Business ManagerSalary: P02-P03 depending upon experience (£34,226 - £39,618) Term Time Only (Plus 10 days) Hours: 37 hoursContract type: PermanentA rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a School Business Manager to join our busy, friendly school.
As School Business Manager, you will work in partnership with the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the effective delivery of business and operational services. You will lead across finance, HR, administration, and premises management (including facilities and health & safety), always ensuring best practices are followed.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the business operations of the school, including finance, HR, administration, and premises management.
Collaborate closely with the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team to support strategic planning and decision-making.
Efficiently manage school resources, ensuring that the school’s finance and business operations run smoothly and effectively.
Build and maintain professional relationships with senior leadership and the governing body to support key decision-making.
Ensure the highest standards of health and safety, facilities management, and overall school operations.
The ideal candidate will have:
A proven track record in leading the business function within education (or a similarly complex environment)
Strong skills in strategic planning, decision-making, financial management and resource allocation.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at senior leadership and governing body levels.
Flexibility, problem-solving skills, and a tactful approach to handling challenges on a daily basis.
A passion for providing an outstanding service to the school community and contributing to positive outcomes for our children and young people.
We can offer you:
A friendly and warm community with dedicated staff and governors.
Well behaved, enthusiastic learners.
A relentless commitment to raising standards for all our children.
A chance to make a real impact on the day-to-day running of the school and its future success.
Required to start in September/October 2025
For an insight into the school, please check out our school website for further information.
We would encourage any potential applicants to view the school. This will be by appointment only on the following dates:
Wednesday 16th July
Thursday 17th July
Tuesday 2nd September
Thursday 4th September
Advert closing date: 5th September - NoonInterviews: w/c 8th September
All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications required for the role.
We re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As School Business Manager, you will work in partnership with the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the effective delivery of business and operational services. You will lead across finance, HR, administration, and premises management (including facilities and health & safety), always ensuring best practices are followed.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the business operations of the school, including finance, HR, administration, and premises management.
Collaborate closely with the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team to support strategic planning and decision-making.
Efficiently manage school resources, ensuring that the school’s finance and business operations run smoothly and effectively.
Build and maintain professional relationships with senior leadership and the governing body to support key decision-making.
Ensure the highest standards of health and safety, facilities management, and overall school operations.
The ideal candidate will have:
A proven track record in leading the business function within education (or a similarly complex environment)
Strong skills in strategic planning, decision-making, financial management and resource allocation.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at senior leadership and governing body levels.
Flexibility, problem-solving skills, and a tactful approach to handling challenges on a daily basis.
A passion for providing an outstanding service to the school community and contributing to positive outcomes for our children and young people.
We can offer you:
A friendly and warm community with dedicated staff and governors.
Well behaved, enthusiastic learners.
A relentless commitment to raising standards for all our children.
A chance to make a real impact on the day-to-day running of the school and its future success.
Required to start in September/October 2025
For an insight into the school, please check out our school website for further information.
We would encourage any potential applicants to view the school. This will be by appointment only on the following dates:
Wednesday 16th July
Thursday 17th July
Tuesday 2nd September
Thursday 4th September
Advert closing date: 5th September - NoonInterviews: w/c 8th September
All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications required for the role.
We re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.