Grimsdyke School is seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated and strategic School Business Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional leader to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our successful and welcoming primary school. Working closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body, you will provide strategic leadership across all aspects of the school's business operations, ensuring that resources are managed effectively to support outstanding outcomes for our children. This is a permanent, term-time only position plus two weeks, offering an excellent work-life balance while providing the opportunity to make a significant strategic impact across the school.
The successful candidate will lead and manage the school's finance, human resources, payroll, administration, premises, health and safety, compliance, ICT, catering and lettings functions. You will ensure that the school operates efficiently, remains financially sustainable and fully compliant with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
We are looking for someone who:
- An experienced School Business Manager or business leader with strong financial and operational management skills.
- A strategic thinker who can contribute to whole-school improvement and long-term planning.
- An excellent communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, governors, parents and external partners.
- Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Committed to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and delivering the very best outcomes for every child.
In return, we offer the opportunity to work within a supportive and dedicated team, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a significant contribution to the continued success of our vibrant and inclusive school community.
If you are an ambitious, forward-thinking leader with a passion for education and school business management, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this opportunity or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school using the details below. We welcome visits from prospective applicants and would be pleased to answer any questions you may have.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and interview or appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date if an exceptional application is received. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
School Business Manager employer: Grimsdyke School
Grimsdyke School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its staff while fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture. Located in the vibrant Greater London area, we offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our students' lives, with benefits including term-time working hours and ongoing development opportunities within our Senior Leadership Team.
