Interim School Business Manager

  • Start: Immediately
  • Location: London
  • Phase: Seconday
  • Salary: £350/400 per day

A secondary school in London is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to support its transition away from local authority control. This is an exciting opportunity to help establish robust systems, policies, and procedures as the school builds its autonomy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead on all aspects of school business operations, including finance, HR, premises, and compliance.

  • Review and develop policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance.

  • Support the Headteacher and Governors in setting up sustainable administrative and financial systems.

  • Provide strategic and operational advice on budgets, procurement, and resource management.

  • Oversee administrative and support staff, ensuring effective workflows and high standards.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Experienced in school business management within a secondary setting.

  • Strong understanding of finance, HR, and school operations.

  • Proven track record of improving systems and processes.

  • Confident communicator with strong leadership and organisational skills.

Duration: Initially until Easter 2026, with the potential to extend to July 2026.
Hours: Full-time preferred, but 4 days per week will be considered.

If you are an experienced School Business Manager looking for a hands-on role in shaping the future of an independent school setting, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please get in touch [email protected] / 07778819105

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