School Business Manager

Warren Dell Primary School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 7UZ

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  23 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 December 2025

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: £42,839.00 - £47,181.00 Annually (Actual) £42,839 to £47,181 M1 point 32-36

School Business Manager job summary

The School Business Manager plays a vital role in supporting the smooth running of the school and The Acorn Centre, which is managed by the school. This role involves overseeing the planning, development, and delivery of the school’s support functions and managing the school’s finances. Working closely with the leadership team, the School Business Manager helps ensure that resources are used effectively to support high-quality education that reflects the school’s vision and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial management including budgeting, monitoring expenditure, and financial reporting.

• Manage school administrative systems, including admissions, HR, and compliance with data protection and safeguarding policies.

• Lead and develop the administrative team to deliver high-quality support services.

• Coordinate procurement and contracts to ensure best value and compliance with school policies.

• Support the Headteacher and Governing Body with strategic planning and school improvement initiatives.

• Ensure the smooth running of premises management, health and safety, and school facilities.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in school business management or a similar role within an educational setting.

• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and financial systems.

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation including safeguarding, data protection, and health and safety.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with staff, parents, and external partners.

• A proactive, flexible approach with a commitment to the school’s vision and values.

  Full Time 37 hrs per week (52 week contract) - Part time would be considered

Why Join Us?

Warren Dell Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school committed to providing an outstanding education for all children. We are part of the Agora Trust and work closely with the central team in all areas of school development.

Warren Dell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you have any further questions, or if you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please do not hesitate to email julie.garstang@warrendell.agoralp.co.uk

Should you wish to have a tour of our school, please call the school office on 020 8428 4571 to arrange a tour with the Interim Business Manager, Julie Garstang

Please note we do not accept CV's or direct contact from agencies.

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.

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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 Warren Dell Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 272 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Warren Dell Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/warren-dell-primary-school-watford

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