18 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    27 April 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£59,511.00 - £67,575.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Scale POD Pt. 45 to POE Pt. 52

School Business Manager job summary

SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

Salary: Between POD Point 45 (£59,511) and POE Point 52 (£67,575)

Start date - As soon as possible

Closing date: Friday 15th May 2026 (12noon)

Interviews: w/c 18th May 2026

This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional candidate.

Queensmead School is seeking to appoint an innovative and experienced individual to take on the role of School Business Manager. You will lead the Finance, IT, Premises and Administration teams, in addition to ensuring that high standards of health & safety are adhered to across the school.

You will play a crucial strategic role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, driving the school’s ambition and vision. You will report directly to the Head Teacher and will be expected to be capable of working independently and on your own initiative.

Queensmead School is one of the leading schools in Northwest London. We have a reputation for teaching excellence, which leads to outstanding outcomes for our students. However, we understand that these outcomes would not be possible without the high quality support functions that you will be responsible for.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will benefit from access to a Microsoft Surface for work use and free gym membership at Queensmead Sports Centre. You will also be able to access a range of health benefits through our BUPA plan.

Prospective candidates should currently hold, be working towards or willing to begin a relevant School Business Management Qualification, e.g., Certificate or Diploma in School Business Management.

Benefits:-

  • A comprehensive induction programme will be provided

  • Ongoing extensive CPD programme

  • Free membership of the Fitness Zone at Queensmead Sports Centre

  • Free BUPA Health Care Plan (Includes benefits worth approximately £2000)

  • Ride to Work Scheme

  • Free access to Goals Soccer Centre

  • Refer a Friend Scheme

Please apply using the MyNewTerm application form:-

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136711/EDV-2026-QS-14011

Applications will be shortlisted and interviewed at the earliest opportunity.

Early applications for this post are recommended.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, online searches may be done as part of the school’s due diligence checks.

Queensmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
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Commitment to safeguarding

Queensmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

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About Queensmead School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1499 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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About Queensmead School

Queensmead School is based in South Ruislip, Middlesex, and is a ‘Good’, oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school where students achieve very highly and display ‘excellent behaviour’ (Ofsted). It currently has around 1,450 students.

Head Teacher

Rhona Johnston

Values and Vision

Queensmead School strives to maintain a learning environment where students can reach their maximum potential, wherever their skills may lie. Technology is a key part of the education environment, with devices such as visualisers, iPads and Chromebooks a regular classroom feature. There is also a strong emphasis on attendance and punctuality, with these qualities seen as essential to the learning process and academic endeavour.

Queensmead offers students the chance to participate in activities such as music tuition and sports, with facilities including basketball courts, a fitness zone and access to five-a-side football pitches. International experiences offered to secondary students include language development in France, Germany and Spain, trekking excursions in Morocco, and skiing in Italy and Austria.

Ofsted Report

“There is a strong culture of respect and tolerance at the school. Pupils are calm and mature. The school’s values of kindness, respect, resilience and independence shine through when staff and pupils interact... Behaviour around the school is excellent. All staff are supported by leaders and school systems to maintain high expectations of pupils’ behaviour... ”

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