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School Business Manager - Outstanding Secondary School in...

Location: Manchester
Start Date: April 2026
Salary: Highly competitive, dependent on experience

Looking for an Outstanding secondary school with a strong operational leadership team in Manchester?

A highly successful secondary school is seeking to appoint a School Business Manager to lead its operational functions.

Job Overview

This Outstanding school is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to begin in April 2026. The school is renowned for:
• its excellent academic outcomes and sixth form provision,
• a highly effective senior leadership team, and
• strong financial and operational management.

The successful candidate will oversee finance, HR, premises, and administration, ensuring the school runs efficiently and effectively.

The School

This is a large and successful secondary school with over 1,300 students and a thriving sixth form.

The school benefits from:
• excellent facilities and resources,
• strong financial management systems,
• a highly skilled support staff team, and
• a positive and professional working culture.

Staff describe the school as well-led, ambitious, and supportive.

Benefits typically include:
• Strong CPD and leadership development opportunities
• Opportunities to contribute to strategic planning
• A supportive senior leadership team
• A focus on staff wellbeing
• A professional and collaborative environment

School Business Manager – Experience and Qualifications

• Significant experience in school business management
• Strong financial and budget management skills
• Experience overseeing HR, compliance, and premises
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills
• Knowledge of school MIS systems desirable
• The legal right to work in the UK

Application

If you are an experienced School Business Manager seeking an April start, please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.

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