Secondary School Business Manager in Bradford

Location: Bradford

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Teaching Personnel is recruiting an experienced Secondary School Business Manager to work within a thriving secondary school in Bradford. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and motivated individual to become a key member of the school's leadership team.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as a School Business Manager within a UK school is ESSENTIAL. Applications without this experience will not be considered.
• A willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS Certificate with Children's Barred List Check (or already hold one on the DBS Update Service).
• Strong knowledge of school finance, HR, compliance, and operational management.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the school's financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Manage HR administration, recruitment, contracts, and personnel records.
• Oversee the management of school premises, facilities, and health & safety.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, statutory regulations, and school policies.
• Manage procurement and supplier contracts to ensure value for money.
• Support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team with strategic business planning.
• Line manage administrative and support staff where appropriate.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with governors, external agencies, and stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, dependent on experience.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment.
• Access to professional development and training.
• A welcoming and supportive secondary school environment.

If you have previous UK school-based School Business Manager experience and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Previous experience as a School Business Manager in a UK school is a mandatory requirement. Candidates must also be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Certificate with Children's Barred List Check if they do not already hold one.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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