School Business Manager
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 8HS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 977a801e-aac9-4377-aecb-946f84d4e500 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Please read through the attached Recruitment Pack for further information
• Relevant professional qualification in school business management, finance, accounting, or a related field (e.g. CSBM/Diploma or equivalent) • Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Significant experience of financial management within a school or educational setting • Experience of budget preparation, monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting • Experience of working closely with a Headteacher or senior leader • Experience of line managing staff, including supporting performance and development • Experience of ensuring compliance with financial, operational, and employment procedures
• Strong understanding of school finance, including financial controls and compliance • Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements relating to school finance and operations • Understanding of HR processes and employment considerations in an educational context • Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and safe recruitment • Awareness of the role of governance and how professional advice supports decision-making
• High level of financial competence, with the ability to analyse, interpret, and clearly explain financial information • Ability to think strategically while maintaining strong operational oversight • Ability to provide clear, accurate, and timely advice to senior leaders and governors • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and develop others • Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy school environment • High levels of professionalism, discretion, and integrity • Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative and professional approach • Sound judgement and confidence to take responsibility within the scope of the role • Commitment to being present, visible, and engaged in the life of the school • Strong sense of accountability and ownership • Commitment to the school’s vision, values, and ethos • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people • Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check • Understanding of confidentiality, data protection, and professional standards
What the school offers its staff
Greenholm Primary School offers a welcoming, professional, and well-organised working environment where staff are valued and supported to do their best work. You will join a committed and collaborative team who take pride in their roles and work together in the best interests of our children. Our pupils are enthusiastic, respectful, and eager to learn, making Greenholm a rewarding and purposeful place to work. We offer a competitive local government pension scheme, a culture that prioritises staff well-being and professional respect, and a strong commitment to ongoing professional development, ensuring that colleagues continue to grow, refine their expertise, and develop their skills.
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenholm Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Recruitment and selection follow Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE, Department for Education 2025). This post requires an enhanced DBS check, including the children’s barred list,s 2014. References will be requested for shortlisted candidates. Checks include DBS, medical, Child Disqualification, and barring list. Employment is subject to verification of the right to work in the UK. Applicant data is processed under GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Please read through the attached Recruitment Pack for further information
• Relevant professional qualification in school business management, finance, accounting, or a related field (e.g. CSBM/Diploma or equivalent) • Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Significant experience of financial management within a school or educational setting • Experience of budget preparation, monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting • Experience of working closely with a Headteacher or senior leader • Experience of line managing staff, including supporting performance and development • Experience of ensuring compliance with financial, operational, and employment procedures
• Strong understanding of school finance, including financial controls and compliance • Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements relating to school finance and operations • Understanding of HR processes and employment considerations in an educational context • Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and safe recruitment • Awareness of the role of governance and how professional advice supports decision-making
• High level of financial competence, with the ability to analyse, interpret, and clearly explain financial information • Ability to think strategically while maintaining strong operational oversight • Ability to provide clear, accurate, and timely advice to senior leaders and governors • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and develop others • Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy school environment • High levels of professionalism, discretion, and integrity • Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative and professional approach • Sound judgement and confidence to take responsibility within the scope of the role • Commitment to being present, visible, and engaged in the life of the school • Strong sense of accountability and ownership • Commitment to the school’s vision, values, and ethos • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people • Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check • Understanding of confidentiality, data protection, and professional standards
What the school offers its staff
Greenholm Primary School offers a welcoming, professional, and well-organised working environment where staff are valued and supported to do their best work. You will join a committed and collaborative team who take pride in their roles and work together in the best interests of our children. Our pupils are enthusiastic, respectful, and eager to learn, making Greenholm a rewarding and purposeful place to work. We offer a competitive local government pension scheme, a culture that prioritises staff well-being and professional respect, and a strong commitment to ongoing professional development, ensuring that colleagues continue to grow, refine their expertise, and develop their skills.
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenholm Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Recruitment and selection follow Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE, Department for Education 2025). This post requires an enhanced DBS check, including the children’s barred list,s 2014. References will be requested for shortlisted candidates. Checks include DBS, medical, Child Disqualification, and barring list. Employment is subject to verification of the right to work in the UK. Applicant data is processed under GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. We are an equal opportunities employer.