31 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    10 November 2025 at 8am

  • Date listed

    10 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Other leadership roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time, part time: 36 hours per week, 40 weeks per year. P/t would be considered for the right candidate.

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

36 hours per week, 40 weeks per year. P/t would be considered for the right candidate.

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our school.

Marlborough School is a vibrant and inclusive secondary special school at the heart of the community. We believe that ‘every moment is a learning opportunity’ and our values of HEART permeate throughout everything we do. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, skilled, and forward-thinking School Business Manager to join our dedicated Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

This is a crucial role within our school. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic management of all non-teaching operations, ensuring our resources are expertly managed to provide the best possible outcomes for our students.

As a key member of the SLT, you will be responsible for:

  • Financial Management
  • Human Resources
  • Facilities & Premises Management
  • Health & Safety
  • Administration
  • IT & GDPR

This role would be suitable for someone with excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and proven experience in financial management, budget preparation, and strategic planning, ideally within an educational setting. You will have strong leadership and people management skills, the ability to inspire and motivate teams, and an unwavering commitment to our school's values with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our students.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

  • A supportive and collaborative Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body.
  • A dedicated and friendly team of staff.
  • A commitment to your professional development with excellent CPD opportunities.
  • A positive and rewarding work environment where your contribution is truly valued.
  • Local government pension scheme
  • Automatic Incremental Progression (performance dependant)
  • Christmas Concessionary Day (pro-rata for part-time)
  • Employee Assistance Programme

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

About Marlborough School

School type
Special school, ages 11 to 19
School size
88 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02083006896

Marlborough is a successful community special school for students aged 11 – 19 with complex learning needs including ASD, SLD and students with PMLD. We are committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for all our learners and we achieve this through creative curriculum and personalised intervention strategies to ensure each individual students’ needs, interests and abilities are fully met. We focus on the development of communication and independence skills whilst ensuring that our students are empowered and enjoy positive wellbeing.

For further information about the school, please visit https://www.marlborough.bexley.sch.uk.

Arranging a visit to Marlborough School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@marlborough.bexley.sch.uk.

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