School Business manager

The Governing body are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER to join our large vibrant school, which is situated on two sites in Barking and Dagenham.

Pay Scale PO6 – 52 weeks per year. Start date – as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will have overall responsibilities for a number of operational services, which will include:

• Accounting and financial management.
• Administrative systems, procedures and services.
• Develop and implement the school’s fundraising and income generation strategy.
• Personnel and payroll administration.
• Premises management.
• Health, safety and security.
• Cleaning, catering and grounds maintenance.
• Procurement of Service Level Agreements and bids for funding.

The successful candidate will:

• Have relevant qualifications and suitable experience, for example Diploma in School Business Management (CSBM).
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be self-motivated, organised and have the ability to work independently.
• Think strategically and have experience of operating systems and procedures.
• Be an enthusiastic team player who is adaptable, flexible and well organised.
• Be prepared to make a distinctive contribution to the life of the school.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 17th April 2024. Interviews will take place WB 29th April 2024. Visits to the school are welcome.

For the full job description, person specification and application form please email –

Njones@manor-i.bardaglea.org.uk CV’s will not be accepted.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children. 

We expect all members of staff to share this commitment.An enhanced DBS is required for this post. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.