School Business Manager – Large Multi-Academy Trust School – January 2026 – Slough
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Job Summary
Do you want to join a thriving academy with exceptional facilities and a strong reputation for efficiency and innovation
School Business Manager
Permanent Full time
January 2026 start
Highly effective Business & Operations Services team
A successful and well-regarded academy in Slough is looking for a School Business Manager to join them from January 2026. The school welcomes applications from experienced SBMs and professionals with transferable leadership experience from corporate public-sector or education settings.
School Information
This large diverse secondary school (1118) is part of a highly respected Multi-Academy Trust and is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. It serves around 1500 students and is known for exceptional pastoral support strong outcomes at GCSE and A-Level and a commitment to community development.
Located near major transport links including the M4 corridor and direct trains into London it is easily commutable from Berkshire West London Reading Windsor and Buckinghamshire.
The Operations team includes Finance HR Estates & Premises IT Data and Administration. The SBM will lead operational strategy oversee budgets ensure high-quality compliance and support long-term school improvement planning. The trust offers extensive support shared services and excellent professional development.
The academy features upgraded science labs modern IT suites dedicated SEN spaces a professional theatre and outstanding sporting facilities. Staff wellbeing initiatives and professional development frameworks are well established making it a highly attractive place to work.
Experience and Qualifications
Experience as a School Business Manager or in a senior operations/finance leadership role
Strong financial management budgeting procurement and compliance experience
Knowledge of HR premises health & safety and GDPR requirements
Professional qualifications (AAT CIPFA CSBM DSBM) advantageous
Ability to manage multiple teams and collaborate effectively with SLT and Trust leads
Salary
Salary for this School Business Manager role will be paid to scale depending on experience.
Application School Business Manager
Please submit your application for this School Business Manager position as soon as possible.
Key Skills
- Change Management
- Cyber Security
- Access
- Aircraft Operations
- Freelancing
- Arbitration
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