School business manager

* School Business Manager# School Business ManagerEmployerLocation: Sunbury-on-Thames, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: PS10 £47,142 - £51,175Posted: 14th April 2026Start Date: To Be ConfirmedExpires: 5th May 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1544654Job Reference: SBM 2026Start Date: To Be Confirmed* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1544654* Share :**Job details:** School Business Manager**Salary**: Pay Range PS10 £47,142 - £51,175**Hours:** 36 hours per week for 52 weeks.Flexible working is available for discussion and the offer of a week holiday in term time at the discretion of the Headteacher.The Headteacher and Governors wish to appoint a dynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic School Business Manager (SBM) to lead the business aspects of the Beauclerc and Chennestone Federation. This position comes as our highly valued SBM prepares for retirement, presenting a tremendous opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious individual seeking a challenging and rewarding role.As the SBM, you will be responsible for overseeing the Federation’s finances, administration, facilities, and human resources. You will play a crucial role in supporting the smooth and efficient running of our schools, working closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, and Governors as part of the Senior Leadership Team. Additionally, you will manage and work closely alongside our experienced office teams and the Premises Manager on a day-to-day operational basis.The Headteacher, pupils, governors, and staff take great pride in our schools and are excited about the prospect of collaborating with a visionary, innovative, and collaborative school business leader. Your leadership will be instrumental in building on our strengths and successes while continuously improving our educational environment.This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional who wishes to contribute fully to the life of our school communities and help shape their continued development. If you are dedicated to providing the very best for children and staff and are looking for a new challenge, then we could be the Federation for you!**We are looking for someone who:*** brings the highest standards of business management, has proven experience of managing a school budget and extensive capital expenditure and can take the lead in budget planning and management, within a team and individually* has excellent leadership skills, is outward-looking, pro-active and solution focused* combines solid business skills with an understanding of management and finance in a school or similar organisation (qualification such as CSBM or equivalent is a must)* can lead and manage with the aim of adding value across each aspect of the role including finance, compliance, HR, premises, safer recruitment, IT infrastructure (including cyber security), GDPR and Health & Safety* has the ability to lead and quality assure the delivery of facilities management, premises and catering* can provide strategic advice to the Headteacher and Governing Body* has the ability to see the big picture while retaining an eye for detail* is organised, can multi-task, can communicate efficiently and in a timely manner, and can meet deadlines* is able to work effectively under pressure, giving attention to detail and accuracy* can visibly work as part of a team and build strong relationships with staff, parents and children.* has a good sense of humour**We can offer you:*** a warm and welcoming family of staff, Governors, children, and parents* the opportunity to work alongside an inspiring and committed team where people are valued and well-being is important* a positive, well-resourced working environment where the school office is highly valued and central to the daily life of the school* the opportunity to develop the role and your own career by building on the successful work to date* a tailored and high quality CPD programme to support your role and personal growth* support from our local authority schools finance team, HR and payroll support* the opportunity to work alongside other local SBM’s* happy and thriving schools* a real opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our children and families* the opportunity to work from home in discussion with the Head (e.g. for month end work/ budget work where you need less distractions)* the offer of a week holiday in term time at the discretion of the HeadteacherThe closing date for the post is 12.00pm on Tuesday 5th May. Shortlisting of applicants will be held on Thursday 7th May, and successful applicants will be invited to interview on Wednesday 20th May.Within this pack, you will find:* Information about the school* Job description & Person SpecificationIn addition, please visit our website for more information.We are inviting prospective applicants to take a tour of the schools. Please do come and visit our schools so you can meet the pupils, staff and governors. You will be very welcome.Please contact the Headteacher, Mrs Hayley Mulhall, who will be very happy to arrange a tour.An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position.Online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks and applying for this position gives your automatic consent to these searches.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:**Beauclerc & Chennestone Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment and safeguarding checks.**### Beauclerc & Chennestone Federation
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