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Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Start Date: April 2026
Salary: Highly competitive and dependent on experience
Looking for a School Business Manager role in a thriving primary school in Essex?
A well-regarded primary school is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to join its senior leadership team.
Job Overview
This Good-rated primary school is seeking a talented School Business Manager to begin in April 2026. The school is recognised for:
• strong leadership and governance,
• excellent pupil progress, and
• a supportive school community.
The successful candidate will oversee finance, HR, operations and strategic business management across the school.
The School
The school prides itself on strong leadership and operational organisation.
Staff and pupils benefit from:
• a well-managed and efficient school environment,
• excellent administrative systems,
• strong financial oversight, and
• a collaborative leadership team.
Benefits typically include:
• Opportunities for professional development
• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• Strong governance and financial systems
• A focus on staff wellbeing
• Opportunities to contribute to strategic school development
School Business Manager – Experience and Qualifications
• Experience in finance, HR or school operations
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities
• Knowledge of school systems and compliance processes
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• The legal right to work in the UK
Application
If you are an experienced School Business Manager seeking an exciting opportunity, please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.