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School Business Manager

Leighton Middle School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EX

This job expired on 12 March 2026 – see similar jobs

• 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.

Interviews may start to be held before the date of closure depending on number of applications received.

Please note that if you are shortlisted for this role, or an alternative role, an online name search will be undertaken, as per Keeping Children Safe in Education. The purpose of the search is to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with you at interview.

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to

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

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.

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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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leighton-middle-school

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