School Business Manager

Barnwell School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9SW

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  8 July 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  26 June 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: M3 - M5 (depending on experience)
• Additional allowances:

  M3 - M5 (depending on experience)

School Business Manager job summary

This is a key role within the school, responsible for overseeing financial management, estates, health & safety, and administrative services to ensure the school runs efficiently and effectively.

You will work closely with the Executive Headteacher, Headteacher and Governors to support the school’s strategic objectives and ensure the best possible outcomes for pupils.

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic professional who has:

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong financial management skills with experience of budget setting and financial monitoring.

Proven experience of leading and managing teams effectively.

Strong organisational, planning and decision-making skills.

Knowledge and understanding of school operations and business management.

The ability to build positive relationships with staff, governors, parents/carers and external partners.

A genuine desire to make a difference to children's lives and educational outcomes

What we can offer:

The opportunity to be part of a supportive, ambitious and welcoming school community.

A key leadership role as a valued member of the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the Executive Headteacher, Headteacher and Governing Body.

Supportive governors and senior leaders who value innovation, expertise and collaboration.

A dedicated and committed staff team who work together to achieve the best outcomes for our students.

Barnwell is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to robust compliance checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Barnwell is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity in our workforce. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds. 

Salary: M3 - M5 (dependant on experience)

Closing Date: 8 July

Interview Date: 14 July

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.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Barnwell School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1315 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barnwell School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barnwell-school

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