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School Business Manager - Outstanding Secondary School in...

Location: Watford
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Highly competitive, dependent on experience

Looking for an Outstanding school with a strong leadership team in Watford?

A high-performing secondary school with an excellent reputation is seeking to appoint an experienced School Business Manager to oversee its operational and financial functions.

Job Overview

This Outstanding school is seeking a skilled School Business Manager to start as soon as possible. The school is renowned for:
• its excellent academic outcomes across KS3–KS5,
• a highly effective and collaborative senior leadership team, and
• well-established operational systems across finance, HR, and premises.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for finance, HR, premises, and administrative systems, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school.

The School

This is a well-led and highly respected secondary school with approximately 1,200 students on roll and a thriving sixth form.

The school benefits from:
• modern facilities and well-maintained buildings,
• robust financial planning and budgeting processes,
• a strong and experienced administrative team, and
• a positive and inclusive school culture.

Staff describe the school as supportive, well-organised, and professionally rewarding, with clear leadership and strong communication across departments.

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

School Business Manager – Experience and Qualifications

• Relevant experience in school business management or a similar role
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience
• Experience overseeing HR, compliance, and premises
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Knowledge of school systems (e.g. SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom) desirable
• The legal right to work in the UK

Application

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

Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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