School Business Manager

School Business Manager

Preston & Fylde Coast | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Ongoing Supply

Are you an experienced School Business Manager looking for your next opportunity within education?

We are currently seeking skilled and motivated School Business Managers to join our talent pool for a range of upcoming opportunities across secondary schools in Preston and the Fylde Coast. We work closely with schools throughout the region and are looking to build a bank of high-calibre professionals who can support schools on a temporary, interim, or permanent basis.

The Role

As a School Business Manager, you will play a key role in the strategic and operational management of the school, ensuring resources are used effectively to support outstanding educational outcomes.

Responsibilities may include:

• Leading on the school's financial management, budgeting, and forecasting
• Monitoring expenditure and ensuring financial compliance
• Managing procurement, contracts, and supplier relationships
• Overseeing administrative, HR, and operational functions
• Supporting the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team with strategic planning
• Managing premises, health and safety, and facilities operations
• Ensuring compliance with school policies and statutory regulations
• Producing financial reports and presenting information to senior leaders and governors
• Line managing administrative and support staff
• Contributing to school improvement priorities and organisational development

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a School Business Manager, Finance Manager, Office Manager, or similar role within education
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities
• Knowledge of school finance systems and education regulations
• Experience managing staff and operational processes
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a leadership team

Desirable

• School Business Management qualification or relevant business/finance qualification
• Experience working within a secondary school environment
• Knowledge of MIS systems and education finance software

What We Offer

• Access to a variety of opportunities across Preston and the Fylde Coast
• Flexible temporary, interim, and permanent positions
• Competitive rates of pay and salary packages
• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant
• Opportunities to work with a range of supportive and well-established schools

Whether you are seeking your next permanent position or are interested in interim and supply opportunities, we would love to hear from experienced School Business Managers looking to make a positive impact within local secondary schools.

Apply today to join our School Business Manager talent pool and hear about upcoming opportunities across Preston and the Fylde Coast.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.