School Business Manager - Strategic Secondary School -...

School Business Manager – Strategic Secondary School – Reading, Berkshire

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

School Information

This is a well-established 11–18 Independent secondary school located in Reading, Berkshire known for its strong academic standards and supportive school community.

Students are motivated and enthusiastic learners who benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum. The school encourages academic excellence while also supporting personal development and wellbeing.

The leadership team has created a positive and collaborative working environment where staff are encouraged to share ideas and contribute to the ongoing development of the school.

Facilities across the school are modern and well maintained, providing an excellent environment for both learning and administration.

Support staff play an important role in maintaining the efficient running of the school and ensuring that students and teachers have the resources they need to succeed.

The Role

The school is seeking an experienced and strategic School Business Manager (SBM) to oversee the operational management of the school.

The School Business Manager will work closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team to ensure that financial, administrative and operational systems are managed effectively.

This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing finance, human resources, premises management and administrative services.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the strategic development of the school while ensuring daily operations run efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the school’s financial planning and budgeting

• Overseeing administrative and operational systems

• Managing HR processes including recruitment and staff contracts

• Supervising finance and administration staff

• Monitoring expenditure and financial performance

• Overseeing premises management and health and safety procedures

• Supporting procurement and supplier management

• Providing financial and operational reports to senior leaders and governors

Person Specification

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and management experience

• Knowledge of financial planning and budgeting

• Excellent organisational and strategic thinking skills

• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to manage multiple operational areas effectively

Experience in school business management or operational leadership would be highly advantageous.

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible .