School Business Manager
£42,640 - £52,000
Permanent – September 2026
Superb school based in Gloucester
Overview
Lead the strategic planning and operational management of the school’s business function. You will work closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders to ensure that systems, staffing, premises, and business processes support high‑quality education and long‐term success.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead strategic planning, financial management and overall business operations.
* Oversee administration, compliance, and resource planning.
* Ensure staffing, premises and business processes align with whole‑school priorities.
* Build efficient systems to support wider priorities of the school.
Qualifications and Experience
* Proven experience leading finance, operations, administration or business functions within a school or similar setting.
* Ability to lead long‑term planning, manage change and align business functions with whole‑school priorities.
* Clear, confident verbal and written communication with staff, governors, external partners and wider stakeholders.
* Strong experience across budget management, compliance, HR, premises, procurement or support services.
* Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.
Benefits and Working Conditions
Opportunity to play a central part in the wider success and growth of the school, contributing to its ambitious vision and strong leadership team.
Equal Opportunities
The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will carry out enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding checks in accordance with Safer Recruitment and Compliance+ standards.
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