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School Business Manager | Well-Regarded Secondary School...

Start Date: January 2027
Salary: TBC
Contract: Full time

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

We are seeking a highly capable School Business Manager to join a well-regarded secondary school in Rochester, taking responsibility for its financial leadership and wider operational management.

The School

The school has a strong reputation within its local community and benefits from impressive, purpose-built facilities following a multimillion-pound investment in 2023. It offers a supportive working environment and an exciting opportunity to contribute to its continued development.

The Role

You will work closely with the Headteacher and Governors, overseeing the school's financial and operational functions, including:

  • Financial management, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.

  • Payroll, purchase ledger and financial compliance.

  • HR administration and staff management.

  • Estates, premises, health and safety and risk assessments.

  • Facilities lettings, income generation and contract management.

  • Capital projects and planned maintenance.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience as a School Business Manager or Senior Finance Lead, ideally within a secondary school or MAT.

  • Strong financial management, budgeting and accounting skills.

  • Experience overseeing premises, contracts, lettings and health and safety.

  • Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.

  • Experience with FMS, Access Education and SIMS would be advantageous.

Interested? Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity, starting January 2027.

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