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Role Category & Location
* Sector: High-Achieving Secondary Academy (Outstanding Ofsted).
* Location: Oxford
* Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January or April 2026.
The Opportunity & Role Profile
This prestigious academy requires a strategic School Business Manager to oversee the non-teaching operations of the school. You will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for financial planning, procurement, and the effective management of support services to ensure the school’s continued success.
Core Responsibilities & Scope
* Financial Oversight: Managing the school's multi-million-pound budget, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and audit compliance.
* Strategic Leadership: Overseeing HR, estates, and IT support services to drive operational efficiency.
* Income Generation: Developing and implementing strategies for additional revenue through grants and community lettings.
Compensation & Benefits
* Essential Requirements: Proven experience in financial or business management, ideally within an educational or public sector setting. Professional qualifications (e.g., CSBM/DSBM) are highly desirable.
* Salary: Highly competitive salary (expected £52,000 - £65,000 per annum).
* Support: Access to a generous pension scheme and a dedicated administrative team.