School Business Manger Bexley
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Job Summary
An ambitious Bexley primary seeks a highly organised and strategic School Business Manger to lead school operations from January 2026. The successful School Business Manger (SBM) will join senior leaders shape the schools financial planning and operational systems and be central to school improvement from January 2026. Planning and handover activity will take place in the weeks before January 2026 with formal induction in January 2026 and the SBM in post from January 2026.
Key facts
Role: School Business Manger (SBM) - Full-Time.
Location: Bexley.
Start: January 2026 (pre-start meetings before January 2026 induction in January 2026).
Salary: competitive dependent on experience for the SBM.
Role snapshot
The School Business Manger will manage budget setting and monitoring lead procurement and contracts as the SBM ensure compliance with statutory reporting and support HR and facilities. The SBM will prepare returns and present clear budget reports to the Headteacher and governors beginning with the first term after January 2026. As School Business Manger you will also oversee site security health & safety procedures and vendor relationships.
What success looks like
An effective School Business Manger will deliver balanced budgets ensure robust internal controls and free teachers to focus on learning. The SBM will demonstrate timely reports cost-effective procurement and measurable efficiency savings by the first review after January 2026. The SBM will also strengthen parent and community confidence through transparent administration.
Candidate essentials - the SBM we need
Proven experience as a School Business Manger or in a senior school operations role.
Strong financial skills (budget setting forecasting) and MIS familiarity - an SBM who can produce clear accounts.
Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with governors the Head and external partners.
Readiness to attend pre-start briefings before January 2026 induction in January 2026 and take up post January 2026 as the SBM.
How to apply
To be considered for this School Business Manger position please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.
Key Skills
- Change Management
- Cyber Security
- Access
- Aircraft Operations
- Freelancing
- Arbitration
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