Business Manager

School Business Manager Opportunity

On behalf of Sheffield South East Trust, we are recruiting for the role below:

School Business Manager – Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School, S2

Sheffield South East Trust

Start date: September 2026

Salary: £38,220 – £41,771

Contract: Temporary to Permanent | Full Time

About the Role

This is a key leadership role within the school, responsible for the strategic and operational management of all support services. You will play a vital role in ensuring the school runs efficiently, enabling staff to focus on delivering excellent outcomes for pupils.

Key Services

• Finance
• Administration
• HR
• Facilities & Site Management
• ICT
• Health & Safety

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple support service teams, ensuring high performance and clear direction
• Oversee financial management, including budgeting, monitoring expenditure and reporting
• Ensure administrative systems are efficient, compliant and effective
• Manage HR processes, including safer recruitment and compliance with legislation
• Oversee site management, facilities and external contracts to ensure safety and value for money
• Act as Health & Safety lead, maintaining robust policies, procedures and risk assessments
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support strategic planning and school improvement
• Support ICT and MIS functions to ensure systems effectively support teaching and learning

About You

• Proactive, organised and solutions-focused individual
• Experience managing multiple teams and functions (ideally within education)
• Strong financial management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance
• Can work independently, manage priorities and make sound decisions

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative Multi-Academy Trust
• A varied and rewarding leadership role
• Potential for a permanent position
• The chance to make a real impact within a school community

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