School Business Manager

Meridian Primary School, London, SE10 9NY

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 December 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday all year round
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £56,058 to £59,298
• Pay scale: PO6

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Proven experience in financial management, budgeting, and operational leadership (ideally within an educational setting, public sector, or multi-site organisation)

• Hold a recognised School Business Management qualification (e.g., CSBM, DSBM, Level 4/5 Diploma in School Business Management) or equivalent accountancy/business qualification, or have a willingness to work towards one

• Strong knowledge of HR procedures, premises management, and Health & Safety legislation

• Exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across two busy school sites

• High-level proficiency in financial software (FMS) and Microsoft Excel

What the school offers its staff

• A well-connected location: Both schools are nestled in the centre of Greenwich, boasting excellent transport links via Greenwich DLR, Maze Hill National Rail, and North Greenwich Underground (Jubilee Line), right next to Greenwich Park

• Collaborative leadership: Join a supportive, forward-thinking Leadership Team and dedicated Governing Body, committed to shared success.

• Professional development: Access to ongoing training and networking with local Greenwich SBMs.

• Benefits: Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), generous annual leave entitlement, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

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.

This is an exciting opportunity, operating across two closely situated sites: Meridian Primary School and Robert Owen Nursery School. You will work directly alongside the Executive Headteacher and Senior Leadership Teams (SLT). You will play a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency, maximizing shared resources across both schools, and ensuring our financial and physical environments enable our children and staff to thrive.

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 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.

Additional documents

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

Advert.pdf - 136 KB (opens in new tab)

Letter to prospective candidates.pdf - 200 KB (opens in new tab)

School Business Manager - Job Description.pdf - 156 KB (opens in new tab)

School Business Manager - Person Specification.pdf - 118 KB (opens in new tab)

About Meridian Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 231 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Meridian Primary School website
• Email address: gsax@meridian.greenwich.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8858 3572
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meridian-primary-school-london

Meridian is a successful, creative and inclusive one-form entry school which values individuality and celebrates differences. Our children, from Nursery to Year 6, come from richly diverse backgrounds and our intake is complemented by a designated special provision for deaf children. We have high aspirations for each and every child and our children make excellent progress during their time with us.

Arranging a visit to Meridian Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gsax@meridian.greenwich.sch.uk.

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