School Business Manager
| Posting date: | 28 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, E14 3RP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | e48a54e0-23ae-49ed-97e7-4fbe409aa978 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic School Business Manager to lead our Admin and Premises Team from 1 June 2026. Arnhem Wharf is an inclusive, ambitious and successful school situated near Canary Wharf. It is committed to excellence and promotes high standards across the curriculum and all aspects of school life. You will find us a happy and welcoming community focused on learning in a rich and stimulating environment. We offer broad, engaging and relevant provision for all children in our community.
The successful candidate will be someone who has:
• Significant finance experience, ideally working in an educational context but not essential;
• Experience of HR management;
• Experience of leading a team strategically and in the day-to-day running of the school;
• Excellent attention to detail and able to work with a high level of accuracy;
• A commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for all children;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Good organisational skills alongside an understanding of the need for flexibility in schools.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
• A lively and creative school committed to working with all children in our community;
• Delightful, lively and engaged children;
• A committed, hard-working and creative team of colleagues;
• A supportive, friendly and attractive environment;
• Substantial handover time with the current SBM.
Further details about the role
Visits to the school are welcome. Please email recruitment@arnhemwharf.towerhamlets.sch.uk if you would like to book an appointment. Please also find out about us from our website. Applications should be returned to recruitment@arnhemwharf.towerhamlets.sch.uk.
Arnhem Wharf Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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 governors 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.
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic School Business Manager to lead our Admin and Premises Team from 1 June 2026. Arnhem Wharf is an inclusive, ambitious and successful school situated near Canary Wharf. It is committed to excellence and promotes high standards across the curriculum and all aspects of school life. You will find us a happy and welcoming community focused on learning in a rich and stimulating environment. We offer broad, engaging and relevant provision for all children in our community.
The successful candidate will be someone who has:
• Significant finance experience, ideally working in an educational context but not essential;
• Experience of HR management;
• Experience of leading a team strategically and in the day-to-day running of the school;
• Excellent attention to detail and able to work with a high level of accuracy;
• A commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for all children;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Good organisational skills alongside an understanding of the need for flexibility in schools.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
• A lively and creative school committed to working with all children in our community;
• Delightful, lively and engaged children;
• A committed, hard-working and creative team of colleagues;
• A supportive, friendly and attractive environment;
• Substantial handover time with the current SBM.
Further details about the role
Visits to the school are welcome. Please email recruitment@arnhemwharf.towerhamlets.sch.uk if you would like to book an appointment. Please also find out about us from our website. Applications should be returned to recruitment@arnhemwharf.towerhamlets.sch.uk.
Arnhem Wharf Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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 governors 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.