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 1,300 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.