School Business Manager

Albemarle Primary School, London, SW19 6JP

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required: 5 January 2026

• Closing date

  1 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 36 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £47,925 - £51,228 per annum (Scale PO3 - Point 33 – 36)
• Pay scale: £47,925 - £51,228 per annum (Scale PO3 - Point 33 – 36)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated School Business Manager to join the leadership team at Albemarle Primary School in Southfields. You will lead on finance, premises, operations, HR and compliance, delivering efficient and effective processes across the school. You will play an integral role in shaping a newly forming office team and developing streamlined, future-focused systems that enable staff to do their best work for our children.

What we are looking for:

• A CSBM/DSBM qualification (or equivalent, or working towards one) • Strategic insight and the ability to lead and improve systems • Experience supporting HR processes • Strong ICT skills (Arbor, Access, MS Office) • Excellent organisation, problem-solving and prioritisation skills • Experience of managing and motivating teams • Great communication skills and a collaborative approach • Commitment to inclusion, high standards and continuous improvement • Understanding of health and safety in a school context

What the school offers its staff

Are you an experienced and dynamic school business professional who thrives on leading change, shaping systems and building strong, effective teams? Do you want to play a key strategic role in driving improvement and shaping the future of a thriving, ambitious primary school?

Albemarle is a happy, inclusive and forward-thinking school with a strong commitment to collaboration, high standards and professional growth. Under the leadership of our newly appointed Headteacher, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact, leading change, shaping practice and ensuring the school runs smoothly and sustainably for years to come.

What we can offer:

• Happy, enthusiastic children who love learning and are proud of their school • A caring, committed and supportive staff team • Excellent opportunities for professional development • A leadership team who value your expertise and contribution • A nurturing and inclusive school culture

If you are a current or aspiring School Business Manager with the drive and vision to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact Latesha Anderson at info@albemarle.wandsworth.sch.uk

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/

Completed Application Forms to be returned by email to – info@albemarle.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date: 01 December 2025(at noon)

Interviews: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.We reserve the right to close the position once a suitable applicant is appointed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert before the closing date upon receipt of successful applications.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About Albemarle Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 366 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Albemarle Primary School website
• Email address: info@albemarle.wandsworth.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/albemarle-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Albemarle Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@albemarle.wandsworth.sch.uk.

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