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School Business Manager - Coventry

Are you an experienced and driven School Business Manager looking to step into a high-impact leadership role? A successful secondary school in Coventry is seeking a School Business Manager to lead on operations, finance, HR, premises and compliance.

About the Role:
This is a full-time, permanent senior position starting January 2026 . You will be responsible for strategic financial planning, managing day-to-day finance processes, overseeing HR and recruitment systems, ensuring health and safety and safeguarding compliance, managing contracts, and leading the wider administrative and site teams. You will work closely with the Headteacher and SLT to support whole-school improvement.

About the School:
The school is known for its stable leadership, excellent behaviour standards and strong academic performance. Staff enjoy a professional, respectful and collaborative working environment. The Business Manager plays a crucial role in the school's success and will be supported by an established admin and finance team.

We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience as a School Business Manager or similar leadership role
• Has strong financial management and budgeting skills
• Understands HR, safeguarding compliance and school operations
• Can lead teams effectively and communicate professionally
• Is strategic, organised and able to manage competing priorities

On offer:
• Competitive leadership salary
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Excellent CPD and managerial development
• A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment

How to Apply:
Please send your application through as soon as possible.

Vacancy posted 20 days ago
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