A successful secondary school in Birmingham is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to join its leadership team on a full-time, permanent basis from September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key strategic role in the management of a busy and ambitious school. Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you'll oversee the school's business operations, ensuring financial stability, operational excellence, and an outstanding environment for students and staff.
As School Business Manager, you'll lead the school's non-teaching operations while contributing to its long-term strategic vision.
Responsibilities include:
Leading financial planning, budgeting, and monitoring
Managing HR, recruitment, and personnel processes
Overseeing premises, facilities, and health & safety
Managing contracts, procurement, and external suppliers
Supporting compliance, governance, and statutory requirements
Leading support staff and administrative teams
Advising senior leaders on operational strategy
This well-established 11–18 secondary school offers a collaborative working culture where innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement are valued. Staff benefit from supportive leadership and excellent professional development opportunities.
Applications are welcomed from experienced School Business Managers, Operations Managers, Business Managers, or senior education professionals with substantial operational leadership experience.
As part of the school's safer recruitment procedures, references from your current (or most recent) employer and a previous employer will be required before an interview can be arranged.
£48,000–£60,000
Full-time, permanent
September 2026 start
Local Government Pension Scheme
Leadership development opportunities
Employee wellbeing programme
The school is interviewing as soon as suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.
If you're looking to join a successful school where you'll have a genuine impact on its future, we'd love to hear from you.
SBM | Lead Operations in a Thriving Secondary School | Birmingham • Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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