School Business Manager Jobs in East of England

School Business Manager – Outstanding Secondary School, Barking Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale School information: This is a 11 to 18 well-established, Outstanding Ofsted Rated School in Barking with a strong commitment to operational excellence, financial sustainability, and student achievement. The school benefits from strong governance and a clear strategic vision. Staff work within a professional, forward-thinking environment with high s…

Location: Chelmsford, Essex Start Date: April 2026 Salary: Highly competitive and dependent on experience Looking for a School Business Manager role in a thriving primary school in Essex? A well-regarded primary school is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to join its senior leadership team. Job Overview This Good-rated primary school is seeking a talented School Business Manager to begin in April 2026. The school is recognised for: • strong leadership and governance, • excellent pu…

School Business Manager required January 2026 Good mixed secondary school based in Watford School Business Manager to join a professional and dynamic leadership team Our Client is looking for a School Business Manager to work within a high-performing secondary school in Watford. The successful candidate will oversee finance, HR, facilities, and general administration to ensure the effective running of the school. School Information This 11–18 school educates around 1,350 pupils and maintains st…

The School Business Manager opportunity you’ve been waiting for… A prestigious independent school in Hertfordshire is seeking a highly organised and experienced School Business Manager to oversee the operational and financial management of the school. Job Overview Our client is looking to appoint a School Business Manager to start in April 2026. This well-established independent school has an excellent reputation for academic achievement, strong pastoral care, and a supportive community. The su…

School Business Manager | Immediate Start | Stockport, Greater Manchester Driving operational excellence in a vibrant North West community. A busy and ambitious secondary academy in Stockport is looking for a resilient and highly organized School Business Manager to start as soon as possible . We need a "solutions-focused" leader who can navigate the complexities of academy funding and ensure the school environment is safe, modern, and financially sound. The Snapshot Location: Stockport (Excell…

School Business Manager Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £47,000 – £57,000 per annum (Depending on experience) Setting: Secondary School Role Overview We are seeking a highly capable and strategically minded School Business Manager (SBM) to join the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at a thriving secondary school in Bedford. In this vital leadership role, you will take full operational responsibility for the strategic management of all non-instructional function…

St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School Address: Portman Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AX Salary: Grade 5, Point 15 - 18, £33,699 - £36,361 per annum pro rata Hours: 35 hours per week, 40 weeks per year Contract: Permanent, required to start September 2026 Reference: 5175 Are you a proactive School Business professional who is passionate about making a difference to children's education through excellent business leadership? St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoi…

School Business Manager Primary School | Watford | September Start An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced School Business Manager to join a welcoming primary school in Watford. Working closely with the Headteacher, you'll play a key role in the strategic and operational management of the school. Responsibilities include: • Managing school finances and budgets. • Overseeing HR and recruitment processes. • Leading procurement and contract management. • Managing administrative and premises teams. • Supporting compliance and statutory requirements. The successful candidate will have: • Strong financial and organisational skills. • Leadership experience. • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. • Previous school business management experience is desirable but applications from experienced operations managers are welcome. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive leadership team. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

Who will I work with? You will be the cornerstone of the school’s administration, working closely with the headteacher, leadership team, and office staff. As School Business Manager, you will oversee financial, operational, and administrative processes, ensuring the school runs efficiently from the ground up. What does the role involve? Your responsibilities are broad and impactful. You will: Manage the school’s finances, including budgeting, reporting, and monitoring expenditures Oversee payro…

School Business Manager – Primary School, Barnet Location: Barnet, London Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Competitive (Dependent on experience) About the School Our client is a dynamic and highly regarded primary school in Barnet , known for its friendly atmosphere, strong values, and focus on excellence . The school provides a professional and welcoming environment , where staff are supported and encouraged to make a real impact on pupils’ learning and wellbeing…

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly capable School Business Manager (SBM) to join a well-regarded secondary school in the Newbury Park area of Ilford , playing a key role in the strategic and day-to-day running of the school’s business functions. This is a senior operational post for someone who enjoys responsibility, thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in building clear systems that support staff, pupils and families. Working closely with the Hea…

School Business Manager (SBM) – Ambitious Secondary School – Colchester Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale We are looking to appoint an experienced and strategic School Business Manager to join an ambitious and growing secondary school in Colchester. This is a senior role within the school, offering the opportunity to contribute significantly to its operational success and long-term development. The successful candidate will lead on the manageme…