A well-established and highly organised secondary school in south Warwickshire is seeking an experienced and strategic School Business Manager to join its senior operational team from January 2026.
This is a key leadership role within the school working closely with the Headteacher and Governors to ensure the effective management of finance estates HR and operational systems. The school is financially stable well-resourced and places a strong emphasis on professional efficient support services.
The Role
You will have oversight of the schools non-teaching operations ensuring that systems run smoothly and support high-quality teaching and learning. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on management and requires strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the school budget forecasting and financial reporting
Overseeing procurement contracts and value-for-money initiatives
Line-managing administrative and site staff
Supporting HR processes including recruitment payroll liaison and compliance
Working with senior leaders on long-term planning and resource allocation
The School
This is a Good school with a strong reputation locally and a stable leadership team. Staff describe the culture as professional collaborative and well-led. Systems are well established but there is scope for further development and improvement.
Whats on Offer
Competitive salary aligned to senior support staff scales
A respected leadership position within the school
Supportive Headteacher and governing body
A professional working environment with clear expectations
This role would suit an experienced School Business Manager or senior administrator looking to make a meaningful impact within a successful school.
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