SBM | Lead Operations in a Thriving Secondary School | Birmingham

A successful secondary school in Birmingham is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to join its leadership team on a full-time, permanent basis from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key strategic role in the management of a busy and ambitious school. Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you'll oversee the school's business operations, ensuring financial stability, operational excellence, and an outstanding environment for students and staff.

The Role

As School Business Manager, you'll lead the school's non-teaching operations while contributing to its long-term strategic vision.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading financial planning, budgeting, and monitoring

• Managing HR, recruitment, and personnel processes

• Overseeing premises, facilities, and health & safety

• Managing contracts, procurement, and external suppliers

• Supporting compliance, governance, and statutory requirements

• Leading support staff and administrative teams

• Advising senior leaders on operational strategy

About the School

This well-established11–18 secondary schooloffers a collaborative working culture where innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement are valued. Staff benefit from supportive leadership and excellent professional development opportunities.

The Successful Candidate

Applications are welcomed from experiencedSchool Business Managers, Operations Managers, Business Managers, or senior education professionals with substantial operational leadership experience.

As part of the school's safer recruitment procedures, references from your current (or most recent) employer and a previous employer will be required before an interview can be arranged.

Salary & Benefits

• £48,000–£60,000

• Full-time, permanent

• September 2026 start

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Leadership development opportunities

• Employee wellbeing programme

Apply

The school is interviewing as soon as suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

If you're looking to join a successful school where you'll have a genuine impact on its future, we'd love to hear from you.