About the role
About this Role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic School Business Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team. This opportunity arises as our current Business Manager transitions to reduced working hours.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in senior-level leadership within a school or a comparable setting, with proven expertise in managing key operational areas such as finance, HR, premises, administration, and health and safety. This role is ideal for an experienced School Business Manager seeking a part-time position (2–2 ½ days per week, with some flexibility) or a highly capable Operations and Compliance Manager looking to transition into the education sector.
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate outstanding business management practices
- Have experience in leading and developing teams
- Be skilled in project management and strategic planning
- Be highly motivated, collaborative, and forward-thinking
- Serve as a role model with experience in performance management and staff development
- Have a strong track record in financial management, including income generation initiatives
We offer:
- A dedicated, supportive, and enthusiastic team of staff
- Strong partnerships with parents, external agencies, and the wider community
- Friendly, motivated children who enjoy learning
- A supportive and engaged governing body
- A culture of continuous professional development
Salary Range: H9 – M2 (dependent on experience)
Interested?
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the headteacher Sarah Kneller - admin@summerswood.herts.sch.uk or 02089533139.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and other pre-appointment checks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023), including an online search.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strongly encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.
If you’re looking for a supportive team and opportunities for growth, we’d love to hear from you!
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