A successful and community-focused secondary school in Kent is seeking an organised and strategic School Business Manager to join the team from January 2026. The appointed School Business Manager will take responsibility for finance HR premises and administration ensuring effective resourcing and smooth daily operations. A comprehensive induction and handover will be arranged prior to January 2026 to prepare the School Business Manager for the upcoming term.
Permanent full-time School Business Manager role
Busy well-regarded secondary school in Kent
School Business Manager joining an experienced operations and admin team
The School Business Manager will lead on budget management oversee HR and payroll processes manage procurement and contracts and ensure robust compliance across health & safety. The successful candidate will be financially astute confident managing staff and able to support long-term strategic planning.
School information
Large secondary school with strong academic reputation
Supportive SLT and well-defined operational systems
Access to ongoing professional development and training
Experience & qualifications
Experience in school business management or a related leadership role
Strong financial reporting and budget planning skills
Knowledge of HR payroll premises and compliance
IT literate with strong Excel and finance system experience
Able to start January 2026 and travel to Kent
Application
To be considered for this School Business Manager position please send a CV as soon as possible.
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