School Business Manager – Make a Difference in a Welcoming Streatham Primary School!

A welcoming primary school in Streatham South London is seeking an experienced and organised School Business Manager to join their team on a full-time temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident professional with a strong background in school business management financial administration and day-to-day school operations.

The School Business Manager will play a key role in supporting the effective running of the school overseeing business and administrative functions while working closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team. The successful candidate will bring proven experience strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy primary school environment.

This is a full-time position with consistent daytime hours and no split shifts.

• Oversee school finances budgeting expenditure and financial reporting.

• Manage administrative operations and support the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

• Coordinate HR administration staff records payroll processes and recruitment support.

• Oversee premises management health and safety procedures and compliance requirements.

• Support procurement supplier relationships and contract management.

• Work closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team to ensure efficient school operations.

• Start Date: Trial week commencing 9 November 2026

• Trial Week: Monday 9 November Friday 13 November 2026

• Contract Type: Full-time temporary

• Working Hours: 8:30am4:30pm

• Shift Pattern: Daytime hours only no split shifts

• Location: Streatham South London

• Pay Rate: Approximately 200250 per day depending on experience

• Trial Payment: The trial day will be paid

• Proven experience working as a School Business Manager ideally within a primary school setting.

• Strong financial management budgeting and administrative skills.

• A sound understanding of school operations HR processes and compliance requirements.

• Excellent organisational communication and problem-solving abilities.

• The confidence to work independently while supporting the Headteacher and wider school team.

• An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

If you are an experienced School Business Manager looking for a full-time temporary opportunity in Streatham London we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this position.