Job Description
School Business Manager
Salary: Negotiable
Hours of work: 8:30am-3:30pm/4pm
Location: Stockport
Start Date: February 2026
An primary school is seeking a dynamic School Business Manager/Admin to lead its operational and strategic business functions. This senior leadership role supports the Headteacher in delivering excellence across finance, HR, compliance, and site management.
The school business manager (SBM) is responsible for managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of the school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and administration.
The SBM will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, and that allows other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead strategic planning and resource allocation aligned with school improvement priorities
Manage financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting
Oversee HR processes, payroll, and staff development
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and legal standards
Support the leadership team by enabling operational excellence
Ideal Candidate:
Proven experience in school business management or similar
Knowledge or use of Edgen and Iris
Strong leadership and communication skills
Relevant qualifications in finance or business administration
Ability to work collaboratively and strategically
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
Salary: Negotiable
Hours of work: 8:30am-3:30pm/4pm
Location: Stockport
Start Date: February 2026
An primary school is seeking a dynamic School Business Manager/Admin to lead its operational and strategic business functions. This senior leadership role supports the Headteacher in delivering excellence across finance, HR, compliance, and site management.
The school business manager (SBM) is responsible for managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of the school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and administration.
The SBM will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, and that allows other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead strategic planning and resource allocation aligned with school improvement priorities
Manage financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting
Oversee HR processes, payroll, and staff development
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and legal standards
Support the leadership team by enabling operational excellence
Ideal Candidate:
Proven experience in school business management or similar
Knowledge or use of Edgen and Iris
Strong leadership and communication skills
Relevant qualifications in finance or business administration
Ability to work collaboratively and strategically
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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