School Business Manager East Kent Location: East Kent - including Canterbury, Thanet, Dover, Whitstable/Herne Bay, Folkestone, and Hythe. Academics in Canterbury are working with a number of successful and supportive schools across East Kent who are seeking experienced and motivated School Business Manager's to join their leadership teams. This is an excellent opportunity for organised, strategic, and forward-thinking professionals to play a key role in the effective management of a school's operations. Why Academics? We're proud to be a local education agency with a personal approach. By visiting our schools and candidates in person, we build lasting relationships to ensure the perfect match between school and staff. What you'll do as a School Business Manager: Oversee the financial management, budgeting, and resource planning of the school Manage HR, premises, and administrative functions to ensure smooth day-to-day operations Work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to support strategic decision-making Ensure compliance with school policies, health and safety regulations, and financial procedures Lead and support office and site teams to deliver high standards of service and efficiency Develop effective systems to support the school's long-term goals and sustainabilityWhat we're looking for in School Business Manager's: Proven experience in school business management or ...