SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER
King Edward VI School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9EE13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
To be discussed at interview.
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
3 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Local Authority Grade 13 - £61217 to £65908 pa
What skills and experience we're looking for
King Edward VI School, Lichfield, is looking to recruit into the post of School Business Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute strategically to a large, well-established school with a strong community ethos and a commitment to excellence for all students.
King Edward VI School is a large, inclusive secondary school with a vibrant Sixth Form, serving a diverse community in the historic cathedral city of Lichfield. We proudly embrace our core values of Aspiration, Belonging, and Collaboration, shaping a welcoming environment where every student can thrive.
Our student body includes a wide range of needs, with around 10.9% eligible for Free School Meals, 8.3% receiving SEN support, and 5.3% from English as an Additional Language backgrounds. We are dedicated to providing an excellent education that supports all learners to achieve their full potential.
As our School Business Manager, you will be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team; your role will be broad and rewarding, encompassing:
- Leading financial planning, budgeting, and reporting to ensure robust financial health and transparency
- Managing contracts, investigating bids and income generation opportunities to support our school’s growth and development
- Overseeing HR, Site Management, Catering, and IT functions, ensuring high standards and efficient operations
- Supporting the Senior Leadership Team with strategic advice that helps drive school improvement and sustainability
- Participation in school events
- Ensuring overall operational excellence
You will be expected to shape systems and processes that directly impact the quality of education and student experience, working closely with Governors, staff, and the wider community.
We are looking for a confident and credible leader who:
- Brings proven experience in management, ideally within a school business or similar environment
- Combines strong financial acumen with excellent organisational and people management skills
- Has a collaborative and inclusive approach, able to build effective relationships across all levels of the school community
- Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous professional growth
- Is passionate about supporting a school that values aspiration, belonging, and collaboration, and who will help us realise our vision for excellence and inclusion
- Able to deliver key day to day priorities alongside managing projects, on time and in budget
Your leadership will help sustain a positive culture where staff and students alike feel supported, motivated, and valued.
As a new member of staff you will be well supported by:
- A welcoming and supportive leadership and governance team
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
- The chance to be part of a forward-thinking school with a clear vision and ambitious improvement plans
- The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people in a vibrant community
How to Apply:
Please submit a completed application form and a supporting letter, no more than 2 sides of A4, referencing your skills against the job description. Send applications to: office@keslichfield.org.uk
What the school offers its staff
We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Join us in shaping the future of King Edward VI School and our community.
If you require further information or wish to visit the school, please email office@keslichfield.org.uk
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About King Edward VI School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1627 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King Edward VI School website
- Email address
- office@keslichfield.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01543 255714
King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.
Arranging a visit to King Edward VI School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@keslichfield.org.uk.
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