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School Business Manager
Job Posted: 14 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Southwark, London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
School Business Manager
Primary School | Southwark
Start Date: January 2026
5 days per week | Full-time
Salary: NJC Local Government Scale 10
£44,430 - £51,663 (Full-Time Equivalent)
Tradewind Recruitment is currently working in partnership with a welcoming and forward-thinking primary school in Southwark to appoint an experienced and highly organised Business Manager to join their leadership team from January.
This is a full-time role, working 5 days per week, and offers an excellent opportunity to play a key strategic role in the effective management and development of the school's business operations.
The Role:
As Business Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the school's financial, HR, premises, and administrative functions. Working closely with the Headteacher and Governors, you will ensure the school's resources are managed efficiently to support high-quality teaching and learning.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic financial planning, budgeting, and monitoring
Oversight of HR processes including recruitment, payroll, and staff contracts
Management of premises, health & safety, and compliance
Line management of administrative and support staff
Supporting the Headteacher and Governors with reporting and strategic decision-making
The Ideal Candidate:
Proven experience as a School Business Manager or in a similar senior business/finance role
Strong knowledge of school finance, HR, and operational management
Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills
Ability to work strategically while managing day-to-day operations
Why Apply?
Join a supportive and collaborative primary school community
Play a pivotal role within the school's leadership team
Competitive salary on NJC Scale 10 (£44,430 - £51,663 FTE). Paid as a daily rate.
Ongoing support from Tradewind Recruitment
If you are an experienced Business Manager looking for your next challenge in a vibrant Southwark primary school, we would like to hear from you.
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