School Business Manager

Boston High School, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9PF

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  June 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

• Closing date

  21 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week term time plus 4 additional weeks negotiated
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: G12 SCP 33 -36 £52,413 - £60,050 FTE £48,582 -£55,661 PRO RATA

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a high-quality Finance/HR Professional with ambition and drive, who is either a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) and/or has extensive financial experience within a school environment.

Reporting directly to the Headteacher, you will provide clear financial and commercial strategy and direction for the school. You will need to be fully aware of all funding and legislative changes that apply to the education sector.

The ideal candidate will be commercially astute and have excellent communication and negotiation skills. Knowledge and/or experience of the school/academy sector is desirable, and an understanding of school budgeting would be beneficial. This will be both a challenging and rewarding role and we are looking for someone who is adept at building strong, positive relationships with staff, governors, and external contacts. External support will be provided where required due to wide ranging responsibilities of the role.

What the school offers its staff

We are dedicated to supporting our staff through our Wellbeing and Workload Charter, along with significant investment in continuous professional development (CPD) at every stage of their career. Our robust Professional Pathways structure offers tailored support, including comprehensive guidance for Early Career Teachers (ECTs), National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), and preparation for future leadership roles. This commitment ensures that every team member is empowered to grow, succeed, and embrace their next professional challenge with confidence.

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, consequently an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) will be required. All pre-employment checks undertaken are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Boston High School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 816 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Boston High School website
• Email address: nadine.swain@bostonhighschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01205 310505
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/boston-high-school-boston

Arranging a visit to Boston High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nadine.swain@bostonhighschool.co.uk.

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