School Business Manager
Discovery Primary School, London, SE28 0JNThis job expired on 23 March 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Summer Term May 2026
Closing date
23 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- PO2/PO3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to the retirement of the current Business Manager, Discovery Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly skilled, strategic and motivated School Business Manager to join our school team.
Discovery Primary School opened in 2007 and currently educates approximately 690 pupils aged 3–11. With an annual budget of £4.3 million and a strong commitment to high standards, collaboration and inclusion. We are also entering an important phase of transition as we move to a two-form entry model from September 2026.
This is a pivotal role within our school. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of financial strategy, operational management, HR processes, premises and compliance to ensure long-term sustainability and excellence.
The Role
The School Business Manager will:
- Lead the strategic management of the school’s £4.3m budget
- Provide high-quality financial reporting to the Headteacher and Governors
- Oversee HR, payroll and safer recruitment processes
- Manage premises, contracts and health & safety compliance
- Ensure robust financial controls and value for money
- Support strategic planning during a period of organisational change
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Has strong financial management experience
- Demonstrates strategic thinking and analytical skills
- Has experience of managing budgets and leading teams
- Understands HR processes and employment legislation
- Is highly organised, solution-focused and resilient
- Can build strong professional relationships with staff and governors
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Experience within a school or public sector setting is desirable but not essential for candidates with strong transferable financial expertise.
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative leadership team
- A positive and inclusive school culture
- Opportunities for professional development
- A well-resourced environment
- A role with real strategic influence
Discovery Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to equality of opportunity.
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Discovery Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 592 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Discovery Primary School website
- Email address
- thennessy@discovery.greenwich.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 855 2470
This is a school with extraordinary charm and an ethos which holds the children at its heart.
We have a highly-skilled, committed team of staff who are caring and supportive and strive for the upmost success for our children. The children are hard-working, kind and friendly.
Discovery Primary has lots to offer the children and families in the Thamesmead community.
We always welcome visitors to the school and if you would like further information, please contact the school and we will be happy to help.
Arranging a visit to Discovery Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email thennessy@discovery.greenwich.sch.uk.
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