School Business Manager
Arnhem Wharf Primary School, London, E14 3RP24 days remaining to apply
Earliest start date
1 June 2026
Latest start date
1 July 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
27 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time 35 Hours Term Time + 4 Weeks
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Salary: P06 £53,109 - £56,151 Actual Salary: £51,733.91 - £55,967.92
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic School Business Manager to lead our Admin and Premises Team from 1 June 2026. Arnhem Wharf is an inclusive, ambitious and successful school situated near Canary Wharf. It is committed to excellence and promotes high standards across the curriculum and all aspects of school life. You will find us a happy and welcoming community focused on learning in a rich and stimulating environment. We offer broad, engaging and relevant provision for all children in our community.
The successful candidate will be someone who has:
- Significant finance experience, ideally working in an educational context but not essential;
- Experience of HR management;
- Experience of leading a team strategically and in the day-to-day running of the school;
- Excellent attention to detail and able to work with a high level of accuracy;
- A commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for all children;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Good organisational skills alongside an understanding of the need for flexibility in schools.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
- A lively and creative school committed to working with all children in our community;
- Delightful, lively and engaged children;
- A committed, hard-working and creative team of colleagues;
- A supportive, friendly and attractive environment;
- Substantial handover time with the current SBM.
Further information about the job
Visits to the school are welcome. Please email
recruitment@arnhemwharf.towerhamlets.sch.uk if you would like to book an
appointment. Please also find out about us from our website. Applications
should be returned to recruitment@arnhemwharf.towerhamlets.sch.uk.
Arnhem Wharf Primary School is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of
staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an
enhanced DBS check.
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 governors 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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Arnhem Wharf Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 511 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Arnhem Wharf Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@arnhemwharf.towerhamlets.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0207 515 4310
Arnhem Wharf is an inclusive and ambitious school, catering for children between the ages of three and eleven.
It is committed to excellence and promotes high standards across the curriculum and all aspects of school life. You will find us a happy and welcoming community, focused on learning in a rich and stimulating environment. I am particularly proud of the recognition we have received for our outstanding work in the arts and I feel privileged to lead such a creative and dedicated team of pupils and staff.
If you would like to come and visit us, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
Alex Lundie, Headteacher
Arranging a visit to Arnhem Wharf Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@arnhemwharf.towerhamlets.sch.uk.
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