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School Business Manager

Lordswood Boys' School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 8BJ

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 September 2026

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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: NJC Principal Officer SCP 29-32: £39,862 - £42,839 (subject to the 2026 pay award)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main purpose of the role

• Lead the efficient and effective day-to-day delivery of the school's finance, business and operational functions.
• Provide accurate financial information, strong budget monitoring and high-quality operational advice to the CFOO, Head of School and senior leaders.
• Ensure that school-level financial processes, records and controls are accurate, timely, compliant and audit-ready.
• Lead and develop relevant business support teams, promoting high standards of service, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate key areas including finance administration, procurement, HR administration, payroll inputs, contracts, premises operations and business compliance.
• Ensure that business services are aligned with the school's educational priorities and contribute positively to the experience of students, staff and families.
• Translate Trust and school priorities into clear operational plans, systems, routines and service standards.
• Provide visible, calm and solution-focused leadership across school business functions.
• Contribute to leadership meetings and decision-making as required, bringing a clear understanding of resources, risk and operational implications.
• Identify inefficiencies, risks and service gaps, recommending and implementing sustainable improvements.
• Develop a strong culture of customer service, professional accountability and collaboration within business support teams.
• Maintain effective relationships with external providers, contractors, professional advisers and partner organisations.

What the school offers its staff

• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, subject to eligibility;
• a generous annual leave entitlement in accordance with Trust support staff terms and conditions;
• access to professional development aligned to the role and the ISBL Professional Standards;
• the opportunity to shape and improve key business systems within a growing school;
• close working relationships with senior leaders, trustees and professional advisers;
• a supportive, values-led culture with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth;
• the opportunity to make a visible contribution to the life chances of young people.

Flexible working opportunities

Conversations welcome regarding flexible working.

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.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

LBS_School_Business_Manager_Applicant_Information_Pack.pdf - 632 KB (opens in new tab)

About Lordswood Boys' School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 659 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lordswood Boys' School website
• Email address: l.williams@centralacademiestrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01214642837
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lordswood-boys-school-b17-8bj

“Learn, Believe, Succeed”
Our Ethos underpins everything that we do at the school. We believe that every member of our community can be successful, and through strong academic and pastoral support we provide a safe and respectful environment where our students can achieve.

Arranging a visit to Lordswood Boys' School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.williams@centralacademiestrust.co.uk.

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