School Business Manager
Location: Manchester
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £47,181 FTE per annum (based on 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays)
Contract: Temporary with potential for Temporary to Permanent / Temporary only considered
About the School
We are working in partnership with a high-performing boys’ secondary school in Manchester, recognised for its strong academic outcomes, high standards of behaviour, and a clear focus on personal development, leadership and community values. The school is a faith school.
The school provides a calm, structured, and aspirational learning environment where staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils achieve both academically and personally. With a strong emphasis on discipline, respect, and responsibility, the school is committed to nurturing confident, motivated young people who are well prepared for future success.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised School Business Manager to take a lead role in the strategic and operational management of the school’s business and administrative functions.
As this is a vacant post, there is the potential for the role to become temporary to permanent. The school are also happy to consider candidates who are only seeking a temporary assignment, as well as those interested in a temp-to-perm opportunity.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead and manage the school’s administrative and business operations
*Oversee finance, budgeting, and resource management
*Provide effective line management to the school’s admin and support staff
*Ensure compliance with school policies, procedures, and statutory requirements
*Support senior leadership in strategic planning and operational decision-making
*Maintain efficient systems to support the smooth running of the school
The Ideal Candidate
*Significant management experience within a school administration setting
*Strong financial and operational management skills
*Confident in leading and developing staff
*Highly organised, proactive, and solution-focused
*Experienced in working closely with senior leadership teams
What the School Offers
*A well-structured and values-driven working environment
*Supportive leadership and a collaborative staff culture
*Clear processes and high standards across the school
*Competitive salary and the opportunity for longer-term stability
Safeguarding
Reed Education and the employing school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and comply with safer recruitment procedures.
Please apply above if you are interested, we would love to hear from you!