School Business Manager

Hobbayne Primary School, London, W7 1HA

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  11 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Hours: Part-time – 21 hours per week (3 days), flexible working Contract: 40 weeks per year (one week during school holidays.)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £49,197 to £60,714 FTE dependent on experience
• Pay scale: Scale 11-14 dependent on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated School Business Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team.

This is a key strategic role, providing professional leadership across the business functions of the school and ensuring the effective use of resources to support teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.

The successful candidate will:

• Act as a professional and financial adviser to the Headteacher and Governors
• Lead on financial management, HR, ICT, estates and health & safety compliance
• Contribute strategically as part of the Senior Leadership Team
• Line manage administrative, finance and site staff
• Promote effective systems and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Support the school in achieving its development priorities through strong operational leadership

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A recognised qualification in School Business Management or relevant finance/HR qualification
• Significant experience in financial management or senior leadership in education
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, monitoring and reporting
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and high standards

What the school offers its staff

We Can Offer

• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• A strong culture of professional development
• The opportunity to play a key role in the strategic leadership of the school
• A welcoming and inclusive school community
• The chance to make a real impact on pupils’ outcomes and school improvement

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

Hobbayne Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service

In line with KCSIE and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HPS SBM PS 191026.pdf - 969 KB (opens in new tab)

HPS SBM JD 191026.pdf - 719 KB (opens in new tab)

HPS SBM Advert 191026.pdf - 501 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hobbayne Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 320 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hobbayne Primary School website
• Email address: admin@hobbayne.ealing.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0208 567 6271
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hobbayne-primary-school

Hobbayne Primary School is a two form entry inclusive primary school in the heart of Hanwell West London, who has a reputation for being a welcoming community school where all members of the community come together to develop the future leaders, scientists, mathematician, historians, electricians and educators.

Arranging a visit to Hobbayne Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@hobbayne.ealing.sch.uk.

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