School Business Manager

Are you ready to lead the business function of a school with real strategic influence? Can you combine operational control, financial oversight, and long-term planning to support the continued growth of a high-performing school?
 
*** School Business Manager
*** £42,640 - £52,000
*** Permanent – September 2026
*** Superb school based in Gloucester
*** Lead the strategic planning and operational management of school’s business function
 
The Role:
Lead the school’s business function, taking responsibility for strategic planning, financial management, operations, administration, compliance, and resource planning. You will work closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders to make sure the school’s systems, staffing, premises, and business processes support high-quality education and long-term success.
 
The Candidate:
You are a skilled operational leader with strong financial awareness and the ability to think strategically. You communicate clearly, manage people well, and know how to build efficient systems that support the wider priorities of the school. You are comfortable balancing detail with big-picture planning and can lead with confidence across multiple business areas.
 
Requirements

• Business Leadership – Proven experience leading finance, operations, administration, or business functions within a school or similar setting.
• Strategic Planning – The ability to lead long-term planning, manage change, and align business functions with whole-school priorities.
• Communication – Clear and confident verbal and written communication with staff, governors, external partners, and wider stakeholders.
• Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Operational Management – Strong experience across areas such as budget management, compliance, HR, premises, procurement, or support services.

 
The School:
This superb school in Gloucester offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced School Business Manager to take on a key permanent role from September 2026. You will join a setting with clear ambition, strong leadership, and the scope to make a visible impact through effective planning, sound financial management, and strong operational oversight. This is a role for someone who wants to play a central part in the wider success and growth of the school.
 
How to Apply
Apply today with your CV to be considered for this School Business Manager role. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss next steps and arrange interview. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may appoint before the closing date.
 
Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.