Location: Manchester
Start Date: April 2026
Salary: Highly competitive dependent on experience
Looking for an Outstanding secondary school with a strong operational leadership team in Manchester
A highly successful secondary school is seeking to appoint a School Business Manager to lead its operational functions.
Job Overview
This Outstanding school is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to begin in April 2026. The school is renowned for:
its excellent academic outcomes and sixth form provision
a highly effective senior leadership team and
strong financial and operational management.
The successful candidate will oversee finance HR premises and administration ensuring the school runs efficiently and effectively.
The School
This is a large and successful secondary school with over 1300 students and a thriving sixth form.
The school benefits from:
excellent facilities and resources
strong financial management systems
a highly skilled support staff team and
a positive and professional working culture.
Staff describe the school as well-led ambitious and supportive.
Benefits typically include:
Strong CPD and leadership development opportunities
Opportunities to contribute to strategic planning
A supportive senior leadership team
A focus on staff wellbeing
A professional and collaborative environment
School Business Manager Experience and Qualifications
Significant experience in school business management
Strong financial and budget management skills
Experience overseeing HR compliance and premises
Excellent leadership and organisational skills
Knowledge of school MIS systems desirable
The legal right to work in the UK
Application
If you are an experienced School Business Manager seeking an April start please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.
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