School Business Manager

School Business Manager

Specialist School - Trafford

Full-time, Permanent, ASAP Start

£26,000-£42,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Are you a skilled School Business Manager with experience strengthening school finances and leading operational improvement?

Do you have a proven track record in financial recovery and a desire to support teaching & learning for vulnerable students?

Are you motivated by the opportunity to step into a pivotal role where your leadership can drive meaningful change?

A well-established specialist school in Trafford is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to join its senior leadership team. Following the long-term absence of the previous post-holder, the school is looking for a confident and capable professional to restore financial stability and enhance operational efficiency.

The Role

As School Business Manager, you will take strategic oversight of financial planning, budget management, and day-to-day operations. Working closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body, you will lead on deficit management, financial forecasting, and implementing sustainable recovery plans.

You will oversee budget monitoring, cost-saving initiatives, and compliance procedures, while also managing key operational areas including HR administration, procurement, and premises. The successful candidate will be comfortable reviewing systems, identifying improvements, and implementing robust financial controls.

Experience with in a specialist or SEND setting would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's Available

• Permanent School Business Manager position
• Competitive salary between £26,000-£42,000 (DOE)
• Opportunity to lead financial recovery and long-term planning
• Collaborative leadership environment
• Chance to make a significant impact within a specialist school

About You

• Proven experience in school business or senior financial management
• Demonstrable success improving financial performance, including managing deficits
• Strong knowledge of school funding frameworks and compliance
• Resilient, solutions-focused, and self-motivated
• Confident communicator with governors and senior leaders

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced School Business Manager ready to bring clarity, stability, and strategic direction to a Trafford specialist school at an important stage in its development.

If you are an ambitious School Business Manager looking for your next opportunity and are excited about the prospect of making an immediate impact on the finances of a Trafford Specialist school, this is the role for you.

Click 'Apply Now' to register your interest in this exciting School Business Manager Role today!

School Business Manager - Trafford Specialist School - Up to £42,000 DOE

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