School Business Manager

Name of Head Teacher: Gurvinder Notay

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Salary: PO4 (£49,282 - £52,413) plus London Weighting £2,301, Actual starting pro-rata salary within the range £49,462 - £52,465

Hours: 36 hours Term-time only plus 4 weeks

Start Date: ASAP

The governors of Wykeham Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic School Business Manager. This is a key strategic role with responsibility for the effective management of the school's financial, human and physical resources. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated team working towards fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and an inclusive environment that allows every pupil to thrive.

We are committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging and empowerment among all members of our community. Celebrating diversity and promoting an inclusive environment are central to our mission as we strive to create a place where everyone can contribute meaningfully to the betterment of society.

The Post:

Working alongside the Senior Leadership Team, the School Business Manager is responsible for providing strategic direction and operational management of the school's financial, human and physical resources. The role ensures that all business functions are managed efficiently and effectively to support the school's vision, priorities and continuous improvement. The School Business Manager delivers robust financial planning, compliance and resource optimisation, enabling the senior leadership team to focus on achieving the highest standards of teaching and learning.

The Person:

We are looking for a candidate who:

• is a strategic and creative thinker, with the enthusiasm and passion to drive innovation and improvement.
• demonstrates a strong commitment to school improvement and a clear determination to raise and maintain educational excellence.
• possesses excellent interpersonal skills, building positive relationships with staff, pupils and stakeholders.
• holds high standards and expectations of themselves and others, ensuring professionalism at all times.
• works effectively as part of a team and takes an active role within the school community.
• has extensive experience in financial and resource management.
• exhibits strong leadership and communication skills, inspiring confidence and collaboration.
• has comprehensive knowledge of Human Resources, Health and Safety, and premises management, ensuring compliance and best practice.
• is able to work strategically and collaboratively with the senior leadership team to achieve the school's vision and goals.

How to apply:

Please complete an application form and submit this by email via the button below.

Closing Date: Friday 16 January 2026 by 12pm

Shortlisting and interviews: Week commencing 19 January 2026

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is integral to effective management in our school. Wykeham Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where appropriate along with other relevant employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all convictions, whether spent or not spent, must be disclosed.