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Meet School Business Manager, Sally

Meet School Business Manager, Sally

Can you describe your journey into working in education (how did you qualify, what have been the key steps along the way)?

I was initially a governor for an infant and nursery school and decided that I would really like to work in a school. I was then fortunate to find a job as Office Manager in a secondary school and after two years then progressed in to my role as School Business Manager in the infant and nursery school I was previously a governor for.

What are the key things that you love about your job?

The variety of the job role, the environment I work in, the people I work with. It is so different to a corporate environment.

What advice would you give to someone who is looking to work in a similar role?

Jobs in schools are few and far between, but if it's something you really want, persevere. Also, volunteering in a school will be beneficial.