School Business Manager – Outstanding Secondary School – Harrow

school business manager outstanding secondary school Harrow

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

School Information

This Outstanding 1118 secondary school in Harrow is renowned for its exceptional academic standards strong leadership and highly cohesive professional culture. The school serves a diverse and ambitious community and is recognised for its warm welcoming ethos where both students and staff thrive. Students demonstrate exemplary conduct strong motivation and a deep respect for learning. As a result classrooms are focused orderly and full of purposeful energy.

The school benefits from modern facilities a forward-thinking senior leadership team and a well-established reputation for excellence within the borough. Staff wellbeing is a central priority and the school invests in efficient operational systems clear communication channels and high-quality administrative support. As the school continues to grow and expand its provision strong business leadership is essential to sustaining long-term success.

The schools business functions are central to maintaining financial stability operational reliability and effective resource management. The School Business Manager plays a key strategic role supporting the Headteacher Governors and senior leaders in ensuring the school remains financially sound compliant with regulations and well-prepared for future development.

The Role

The school is seeking an experienced exceptionally organised and forward-thinking School Business Manager to join its leadership team. This is a strategic and operational post that involves overseeing finance HR estates health and safety contracts procurement and compliance. You will play a critical role in ensuring that all non-teaching operations run smoothly and align with the schools ethos priorities and growth plans.

The successful candidate will provide financial oversight produce management reports lead on budget planning and ensure that all financial activity is accurate compliant and supports whole-school improvement. You will also be responsible for managing administrative and support teams overseeing premises and site management and ensuring that safeguarding and health and safety requirements are consistently met.

This is a role for someone who can combine strong business acumen with excellent communication leadership and strategic thinking. You will work closely with the Headteacher and Governors contributing to high-level decision-making and ensuring that the school remains financially robust and operationally efficient at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Leading financial management including budgeting forecasting and producing management accounts
Managing contracts procurement and tendering processes with transparency and value for money
Overseeing HR functions including recruitment processes compliance and staff record maintenance
Leading the administrative premises and support teams
Ensuring the school remains compliant with statutory regulations including GDPR financial standards and internal audit requirements
Managing payroll pensions and financial transactions with accuracy and efficiency
Overseeing site operations maintenance schedules and health and safety procedures
Managing school lettings and additional income streams
Supporting strategic planning and contributing to long-term development priorities
Preparing reports for Governors and attending relevant meetings
Ensuring efficient use of resources that support teaching and learning

Person Specification

Strong experience in school business management or a comparable financial/operational leadership role
Professional business/finance qualifications (AAT CIPFA CSBM DSBM or equivalent desirable)
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Strong financial analytical and numerical expertise
Understanding of school operational frameworks HR processes and regulatory compliance
Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on management
High levels of organisation accuracy and reliability
Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining professional standards

Application

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.