School Business Manager
| Posting date: | 14 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6BN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9d53cec8-a558-4310-8848-996622582b62 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The SBM will support the Headteacher with the business support, resources management, Estates and HR functions of the school. They will contribute effectively to the senior team to ensure that the school is able to meet its educational aims under the leadership of the Headteacher and Director of Education. The role is one of a lead professional and will be a key member of the leadership team. The post holder will be responsible to the Headteacher but will also have opportunities to participate in activities across the Trust and network with other business professionals.
We require an experienced School Business Manager and have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and self motivated individual that is forward thinking and has a positive, resourceful attitude. The school has approximately 1400 students and 220 staff.
The SBM will support the Headteacher with the business support, resources management, Estates and HR functions of the school. They will contribute effectively to the senior team to ensure that the school is able to meet its educational aims under the leadership of the Headteacher and Director of Education. The role is one of a lead professional and will be a key member of the leadership team. The post holder will be responsible to the Headteacher but will also have opportunities to participate in activities across the Trust and network with other business professionals.
The successful candidate will:
• Have a proven record of financial reporting, recording and monitoring, preferably with a recognisable qualification in School Business Management or an accountancy qualification
• Have a sound understanding of HR and demonstrate the ability to support and manage a variety of teams across all areas of the School
• Have high expectations, sound business judgment and be passionate about developing opportunities for the school
• Provide robust financial management information to the Headteacher to ensure clarity and transparency on all key decisions and operations
• Have an understanding of Estates management, capital projects, Health & Safety and Compliance protocols
What the school offers its staff
In turn, we can offer you:
• A Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities. All staff are encouraged to study further and the Trust will actively support relevant further qualifications through the apprenticeship levy
• Generous pension package through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• A trust and school culture of belonging, development and cultivating excellence through the GROW programme
• Preferential access to the Leisure Centre located on site
Further details about the role
Tove Learning Trust is a rapidly growing multi academy trust with 15 schools. The Trust schools have a shared vision and purpose: to deliver outstanding educational experiences that lead to inspiring outcomes. Each Academy has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve their local community.
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.
The SBM will support the Headteacher with the business support, resources management, Estates and HR functions of the school. They will contribute effectively to the senior team to ensure that the school is able to meet its educational aims under the leadership of the Headteacher and Director of Education. The role is one of a lead professional and will be a key member of the leadership team. The post holder will be responsible to the Headteacher but will also have opportunities to participate in activities across the Trust and network with other business professionals.
We require an experienced School Business Manager and have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and self motivated individual that is forward thinking and has a positive, resourceful attitude. The school has approximately 1400 students and 220 staff.
The SBM will support the Headteacher with the business support, resources management, Estates and HR functions of the school. They will contribute effectively to the senior team to ensure that the school is able to meet its educational aims under the leadership of the Headteacher and Director of Education. The role is one of a lead professional and will be a key member of the leadership team. The post holder will be responsible to the Headteacher but will also have opportunities to participate in activities across the Trust and network with other business professionals.
The successful candidate will:
• Have a proven record of financial reporting, recording and monitoring, preferably with a recognisable qualification in School Business Management or an accountancy qualification
• Have a sound understanding of HR and demonstrate the ability to support and manage a variety of teams across all areas of the School
• Have high expectations, sound business judgment and be passionate about developing opportunities for the school
• Provide robust financial management information to the Headteacher to ensure clarity and transparency on all key decisions and operations
• Have an understanding of Estates management, capital projects, Health & Safety and Compliance protocols
What the school offers its staff
In turn, we can offer you:
• A Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities. All staff are encouraged to study further and the Trust will actively support relevant further qualifications through the apprenticeship levy
• Generous pension package through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• A trust and school culture of belonging, development and cultivating excellence through the GROW programme
• Preferential access to the Leisure Centre located on site
Further details about the role
Tove Learning Trust is a rapidly growing multi academy trust with 15 schools. The Trust schools have a shared vision and purpose: to deliver outstanding educational experiences that lead to inspiring outcomes. Each Academy has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve their local community.
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.