Talent Pool: Business Managers

Are you a strategic, solutions-focused School Business Manager ready to make a wider impact?

We are building a School Business Manager Talent Pool to connect outstanding professionals with upcoming opportunities across our secondary and all-through schools.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced School Business Managers, Operations Leaders, or aspiring senior operational leaders who are ready to drive excellence across finance, HR, estates, compliance and strategic planning.

About the Role

As part of our Talent Pool, you may be considered for roles including:

• School Business Manager

• Senior Business Manager

• Operations Manager

• Director of Operations (school-based)

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective operational leadership of a school, enabling teaching and learning to thrive.

We Are Looking For Professionals Who:

• Have proven experience in school business management or education operations

• Demonstrate strong financial management and budget planning expertise

• Understand compliance, safeguarding, health & safety and risk management

• Lead HR processes including recruitment, performance management and workforce planning

• Manage estates and facilities strategically and efficiently

• Provide sound advice to Headteachers and Governing Bodies

• Work with integrity, discretion and resilience

What We Offer

• Access to operational leadership opportunities before wider advertisement

• A professional network of experienced business leaders

• High-quality professional development and leadership pathways

• The opportunity to contribute to whole-school strategy

• A culture of collaboration, accountability and high standards

Why Join the Talent Pool?

By joining our School Business Manager Talent Pool, you will:

• Be matched to roles aligned to your expertise and ambitions

• Receive early notification of suitable vacancies

• Be part of a forward-thinking network of school leaders

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
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