School Business Manager
| Posting date: | 25 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 April 2026 |
| Location: | Lancs, Lancashire, BL9 9NH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | cf7219ba-fde8-41ec-bcbd-d46c8c6c6f21 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Derby High School is seeking to appoint a new SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER to join us in June 2026. This is a key position within our Senior Leadership Team and an exciting opportunity to play an important role in driving the school forward towards our ambition to for excellence.
The School Business Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the strategy and business function of the school, including financial resource management, human resources, facility and property management and health and safety of the school. They will lead and develop the Support Staff team and co-ordinate the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively allowing members of the Senior Leadership Team to focus on Teaching and Learning.
We warmly welcome you to visit the school in advance of your application. To arrange this please contact Mrs Sandra Silgram-Clynes, the Headteacher’s PA at headteacherspa@thederbyhighschool.co.uk or via the school number 0161 764 1819.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, appointments will be subject to a full DBS check and references. To apply for this post, please download and complete the application form and provide a letter of application outlining how you meet the criteria detailed in the application pack. Application forms and the application letter should be emailed to Mrs Sandra Silgram-Clynes, the Headteacher’s PA at headteacherspa@thederbyhighschool.co.uk
Closing date: 9am,20thApril2026
Interviews to follow thereafter.
What the school offers its staff
At The Derby High School we value all our staff and their well-being. We place a huge emphasis on professional development and provide opportunities for staff to lead, collaborate and take part in action research. Staff are overwhelmingly proud to work at the school.
In recent years, despite challenges faced through the pandemic and school funding, our business practice, school organisation and school building has improved at pace with updated technology, greater efficiency in our work and a more inspiring learning environment.
I firmly believe though that The Derby High School has the capacity to further improve with the potential to develop as a leading proponent of forward-looking education. This view is shared by Governors and the leadership team. The new School Business Manager is crucial to delivering on our ambitions.
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 Derby High School is seeking to appoint a new SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER to join us in June 2026. This is a key position within our Senior Leadership Team and an exciting opportunity to play an important role in driving the school forward towards our ambition to for excellence.
The School Business Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the strategy and business function of the school, including financial resource management, human resources, facility and property management and health and safety of the school. They will lead and develop the Support Staff team and co-ordinate the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively allowing members of the Senior Leadership Team to focus on Teaching and Learning.
We warmly welcome you to visit the school in advance of your application. To arrange this please contact Mrs Sandra Silgram-Clynes, the Headteacher’s PA at headteacherspa@thederbyhighschool.co.uk or via the school number 0161 764 1819.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, appointments will be subject to a full DBS check and references. To apply for this post, please download and complete the application form and provide a letter of application outlining how you meet the criteria detailed in the application pack. Application forms and the application letter should be emailed to Mrs Sandra Silgram-Clynes, the Headteacher’s PA at headteacherspa@thederbyhighschool.co.uk
Closing date: 9am,20thApril2026
Interviews to follow thereafter.
What the school offers its staff
At The Derby High School we value all our staff and their well-being. We place a huge emphasis on professional development and provide opportunities for staff to lead, collaborate and take part in action research. Staff are overwhelmingly proud to work at the school.
In recent years, despite challenges faced through the pandemic and school funding, our business practice, school organisation and school building has improved at pace with updated technology, greater efficiency in our work and a more inspiring learning environment.
I firmly believe though that The Derby High School has the capacity to further improve with the potential to develop as a leading proponent of forward-looking education. This view is shared by Governors and the leadership team. The new School Business Manager is crucial to delivering on our ambitions.
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.