School Business Manager

Byfleet Primary School

Engage Enrich Excel Academies

Salary: Scale Point 9 £41,585 - £45,135 FTE (£33,953 - £37,518 actual salary), dependent upon qualifications, experience and service.

Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9.00am-4.00pm, 41 weeks per year (38 weeks term time plus 3 weeks during school holidays).

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date : Monday 9th November 2026

Interviews : w/c Monday 16th November 2026

Are you a School Business Manager, Bursar, Finance Manager, Operations Manager or experienced school professional ready to take the next step?

Byfleet Primary School is seeking an ambitious, organised and proactive School Business Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping the future of our school.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced School Business Manager, Bursar, Finance Manager, Operations Manager or aspiring SBM looking to broaden their leadership responsibilities. You will work closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Local Academy Committee and central Trust team to ensure the school's finances, operations, premises, compliance and people management functions are delivered to the highest standard.

At Byfleet, we are proud of our strong community, positive culture and commitment to providing the very best opportunities for our pupils. We are looking for someone who shares that ambition and can help us maximise our resources, develop our facilities and support the continued success of the school.

The Role

As School Business Manager, you will provide strategic leadership across a broad range of operational areas, including:

• Financial planning, budgeting and monitoring
• HR administration, recruitment and personnel management
• Payroll and contract administration
• Safer recruitment and maintenance of the Single Central Record
• Premises, facilities and contractor management
• Health & Safety and statutory compliance
• Procurement, contracts and value for money
• School lettings and income generation opportunities
• Line management of the office team and caretaker
• Policy development and governance support

This is a varied and influential role offering genuine opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of the school whilst remaining closely connected to day-to-day operations.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong financial and organisational skills
• Can manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Has excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Builds positive relationships with staff, parents, governors and external partners
• Is confident working independently and as part of a team
• Can provide effective leadership and line management
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, compliance and confidentiality
• Is committed to delivering high standards and continuous improvement

Previous experience within a school, academy trust or education setting would be advantageous, although we welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience in finance, operations, administration or business management.

Why Join Us?

• Member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Opportunity to help shape the future direction of the school
• Work within a supportive and collaborative Academy Trust
• Access to professional development and networking opportunities
• Varied and rewarding role with genuine influence across the organisation
• Opportunity to lead future facilities and school improvement projects
• Family-friendly working pattern of 41 weeks per year
• Chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and the wider school community

At Byfleet Primary School, effective business leadership is fundamental to ensuring that our pupils receive the very best educational experience. This is an opportunity to play a central role in a successful school while enjoying the variety, challenge and satisfaction that only school business management can offer.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the school reserves the right to interview strong candidates before the closing date.

Any appointment made before the advertised closing date will still follow the agreed assessment and selection process, ensuring a fair and robust recruitment process for all candidates.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please express your interest by application through this channel with your CV and Covering Letter outlining your suitability for the role.

The recruitment for this post is being managed by our recruitment partner, Academicis and any direct applications to the Trust or School will be forwarded to Neil Massie at Academicis.