School Business Manager
Leighton Middle School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EX14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
May 2026
Closing date
12 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 February 2026
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
- £43,024.00 - £46,444.00 Annually (FTE)
School Business Manager job summary
We are seeking an experienced, strategic and highly motivated School Business Manager to join our thriving middle school of 600 pupils in Leighton Buzzard. Reporting directly to the Head Teacher and serving as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, this is a pivotal role at the heart of our school's operational and strategic leadership.
The position is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks per year. Annual leave is to be taken during the school holidays.
As School Business Manager, you will contribute to whole-school strategic planning and leadership, providing expert guidance and oversight across Finance, HR, premises, compliance and administration. You will lead the administration team, support staff and site staff, ensuring high standards of performance, professionalism and service delivery. You will play a central role in shaping the school's long-term sustainability, operational resilience and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in business, finance and/or school operations. Be able to demonstrate strong financial acumen and strategic planning skills. Be an effective team leader with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. A sound understanding of compliance, Health & Safety and HR practices are required. You should be proactive, solution-focused and committed to supporting high educational standards.
We can offer:
- a key leadership role within a successful and forward thinking school
- the opportunity to shape strategic development and operational excellence
- a positive, inclusive and collaborative working environment
- Free onsite parking
- Defined LGPS contributions
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free Flu Vaccinations
- Cycle to Work Scheme
If you are a driven and strategic professional ready to make a meaningful impact within a vibrant middle school community, we would welcome your application.
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Leighton Middle School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 9 to 13
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 600 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Leighton Middle School website
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