About the role
Could you bring strong financial leadership and confident operational management to support an effective, wellrun school environment?
As School Business Manager, you will play a central role in supporting the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the school operates efficiently, sustainably and with high standards across its business functions. Using your proven experience in financial management and handling significant budgets, you will help maximise revenue streams, plan strategically and keep resources aligned to school priorities.
The role includes promoting and maintaining Health and Safety across the site, ensuring policies are implemented correctly and that staff and pupils are supported through safe working practices, fire procedures and effective risk assessments. You will liaise with internal colleagues and external partners to oversee estates and facilities, contributing to projects and managing operational needs as they arise.
A key part of the role involves line management of nonteaching staff. This includes working closely with the Site Manager, Canteen Manager and their teams to ensure smooth daytoday operations, highquality service and effective support for the school community. This position will suit someone who enjoys varied responsibilities, builds strong working relationships and takes a proactive, organised approach.
If this sounds like the next step in your school leadership journey, apply now
A workplace that invests in you
A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.
Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years' service.
Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
Free car parking.
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees' wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.
Things to note
An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.
Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.
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