School Business Manager

School Business Manager
Hours: 35 hours per week (all year round), Monday to Friday
Salary: £50,574 – £53,607
Commencing: September 2025
Location: Greenwich
Following the retirement of the existing School Business Manager, the primary school is seeking someone who is passionate about:

• Making a difference to pupils’ lives
• Helping children succeed and achieve their ambitions
• Supporting school staff by ensuring resources are in place to deliver an innovative and exciting curriculum
• Growing the school’s income, including developing innovative funding streams

About the School The primary school is a dynamic, creative, highly motivated, and passionate team based in the heart of historic Maritime Greenwich. The school serves a close-knit and truly diverse community, providing a rich, inspiring, and fully inclusive curriculum. The specialist provision for deaf children is wholly integrated, and all members of the community learn British Sign Language.
The school has a strong partnership with two other schools, and business managers meet together to support the work of individual schools and to drive partnership initiatives.
About the Role As the Business Manager, you will be a key strategic leader in the school, responsible for the effective and efficient use of resources. You will support the Headteacher and Governors in strategic planning and decision-making.

Job Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Prepare, monitor, and report on the school budget
• Ensure financial systems and procedures comply with statutory and local requirements
• Manage payroll, banking, and invoicing processes
• Oversee financial audits and ensure timely submission of statutory returns

Human Resources & Personnel Management

• Support recruitment, induction, and retention of staff
• Oversee contracts, payroll, and staff absence management
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment law
• Advise senior leaders on staffing and workforce planning

Premises & Facilities Management

• Oversee maintenance, health & safety, and security of all school sites
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, fire safety, and building regulations
• Manage contractors and service providers

Administration & Operations

• Ensure efficient administrative systems and processes
• Support operational planning for school events, trips, and daily routines
• Maintain accurate records and reporting systems

Governance & Strategic Support

• Provide financial and operational information to the Headteacher and Governors
• Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

Income Generation & Funding

• Identify and develop income-generating opportunities, including grants and partnerships
• Manage lettings, fundraising initiatives, and community engagement projects

Other Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for external stakeholders
• Lead and develop office and administrative staff where applicable
• Support the Headteacher in implementing school policies and initiatives

What the School Offers

• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Links with several Business Manager networks and communities
• Opportunities for professional development both locally and beyond

Safeguarding The primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

About us
We are Pertemps and we pride ourselves on being the best Education and Support staff based recruiter on the UK Market. With partnerships with some of the biggest trusts of schools, we have received glowing feedback over years of recruiting and provide a service that really makes us stand out from the rest.

• Get paid in line with AWR
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply
You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.
All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.
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Pertemps are an equal opportunities employer and pride themselves on finding the best candidates on the market and we are very much looking forward to working with you and helping you find your next role!