School Business Manager | Outstanding Primary School |...

Position: School Business Manager (SBM)
Location: Hackney
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

School Business Manager Role in an Outstanding Primary School

An Outstanding Primary School in Hackney is seeking to appoint an experienced and strategic School Business Manager to join its senior leadership team. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in the operational and financial leadership of a highly successful school that is committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for every pupil.

The school is renowned for its inclusive ethos, strong community partnerships, and ambitious approach to school improvement. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, a collaborative working culture, and excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across the school’s business functions, ensuring the effective management of finance, human resources, premises, health and safety, compliance, procurement, and administrative services.

Working closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body, you will contribute to the school’s long-term strategic planning while ensuring that operational systems support outstanding teaching and learning.

This is a varied and rewarding leadership role requiring excellent financial acumen, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively within a busy school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the school’s financial planning, budgeting, and monitoring

• Oversee HR, recruitment, payroll, and personnel processes

• Manage premises, facilities, health and safety, and statutory compliance

• Lead procurement, contract management, and supplier relationships

• Ensure effective administration and operational systems across the school

• Support strategic planning with the Headteacher and Governors

• Manage support staff and contribute to whole-school leadership

• Ensure compliance with all relevant education and financial regulations

The School Environment

This Outstanding Primary School in Hackney offers a vibrant, inclusive, and ambitious environment where pupils thrive academically and personally. The school places a strong emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and providing the highest standards of education and pastoral care.

The leadership team is forward-thinking and committed to investing in its staff. As School Business Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the school’s continued success while working alongside dedicated colleagues who share a commitment to excellence.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a School Business Manager or in a senior school operations role

• Strong financial management and budgeting experience

• Excellent knowledge of HR, compliance, procurement, and health and safety

• Outstanding organisational, leadership, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead operational improvement

Desirable

• School Business Management qualification or equivalent

• Experience working within a primary school setting

• Knowledge of education finance systems and school compliance requirements

• Experience supporting strategic school improvement initiatives

How to Apply

If you are interested in this School Business Manager role at an Outstanding Primary School in Hackney, please submit your CV as soon as possible.