School Business Manager

Overview

School Business Manager

Contract:
Permanent

Start date:
September 2026

Salary:
Surrey pay S9-S10 dependent on experience (£41,586 - £47,142 FTE per annum, £20,488 - £25,836 pro rata)

Hours: 22 to 28 hours per week, term time only plus 3 weeks in the holidays (42 weeks), preferably Monday-Friday. This role is supported by an excellent office team including a Finance Assistant and HR Assistant.

Days and times to be arranged with the Headteacher upon appointment

Wallace Fields Junior School is seeking to recruit an experienced and highly skilled School Business Manager to join our successful school. Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will support the Headteacher and work closely with other leaders in order to ensure the strategic vision of the school is achievable and sustainable.

We are looking to appoint a strong candidate to provide vision, knowledge and expertise in all aspects of finance and business management.

• Have experience of managing budgets and strategic financial planning, to balance the needs and aims of the school with sound financial planning and advice.
• Be able to report effectively to different audiences including the Governing Body.
• Have excellent IT skills, confident in using and implementing new technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness – currently using SIMS, FMS & Tucasi systems.
• Lead with strong knowledge and understanding, in relation to management of financial procedures, HR and recruitment, and Health and Safety in a school setting.
• Need to demonstrate strategic thinking, strong communication skills and a commitment to being a team player.
• The applicant will hold a team leadership role, being responsible for the management and development of the administration team and the school’s caretaker.
• Be able to work and maintain focus under pressure and to meet deadlines, with excellent organisational skills.
• Have an advantage with previous school experience, and a finance or SBM qualification.
• Have a friendly, willing, dedicated and positive persona, reflecting the ethos of our school.

• Experience of budgeting and strategic financial planning.
• Ability to report to varied audiences including the Governing Body.
• IT proficiency with relevant school systems (e.g., SIMS, FMS, Tucasi).
• Knowledge of financial procedures, HR and recruitment, and Health and Safety in a school setting.
• Strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and teamwork.
• Experience in leading administration teams and school operations.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Previous school experience and SBM qualification are advantageous.

• A very popular school, with a warm, supportive and vibrant school community
• Happy and well-motivated staff and pupils
• Well-resourced school
• Support of a strong Governing Body and Senior leadership team
• A varied role with room to grow your knowledge and career
• Excellent support, training and guidance

Closing date:
Friday 12pm 27th February 2026

Interview Date:
Week commencing 9th March 2026

Applicants must complete an application form. CVs will not be considered

Wallace Fields Junior School reserve the right not to appoint to the role, if candidates fail to demonstrate essential criteria in the person specification.

Please refer to our website for further details. If you would like to visit our school or have any questions, please contact Mrs Claire White, SBM

Safeguarding Statement

Wallace Fields Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.