School Business Manager
Phoenix School, London, E3 2AD26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026 or September 2026 Start (or earlier)
Closing date
2 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
3 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Permanent | Full‑Time (52 Weeks) | 35 hours per week | 8:00am to 4:00pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC PO6 or LPO7 – Dependent on Experience PO6 Spinal Point 41-44 – Actual Salary £56,436 to £59,574 LPO7 Spinal Point 1-4 – Actual Salary £61,688 to £64,939
What skills and experience we're looking for
Phoenix School is seeking to appoint a highly skilled, motivated and forward‑thinking School Business Manager (SBM) to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a key strategic role responsible for leading finance, operations, administration, ICT strategy, HR systems oversight, GDPR compliance, and facilities management across our multi‑site provision.
We are looking for an individual who is professional, proactive, solution‑focused and committed to our pupils, community and values. The SBM must demonstrate strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence and support senior decision‑making.
Phoenix is an Outstanding (Ofsted Nov 2024) special school for young people aged 3–19 with complex communication needs, including autism. We are NAS‑accredited, award‑winning, and recognised for our innovative and creative practice. We operate across several sites including satellite classes with excellent facilities, specialist staff and a strong commitment to professional development.
What the school offers its staff
You will:
- Lead strategic financial planning, budget setting and financial monitoring to ensure long term sustainability.
- Provide high‑quality financial guidance to the Executive Headteacher, Governors and SLT.
- Oversee the school’s administration systems.
- Lead on ICT strategy, MIS development and digital transformation.
- Have strategic oversight of the school’s GDPR compliance.
- Support HR systems and ensure compliance with statutory/regulatory requirements.
- Lead on facilities and estates management, including PFI transition.
- Ensure value‑for‑money procurement and efficient operational practices.
- Contribute
to whole‑school
leadership as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Further information about the job
How to apply:
The application form can be found on the school website - www.phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk and TES.
Please return completed application form to: recruitment@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk – CVs not accepted
Closing date: 9am, 2nd March 2026
Shortlisting: 3rd & 4th March 2026
Interviews & Assessments: 13th March 2026
It will not be possible to re-arrange these dates. If you are intending to apply, please ensure you are available to attend for an interview.
If you would like to discuss the post or visit, please contact Stacey Marsh Executive Headteachers PA: Stacey.Marsh@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and staff. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.
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Commitment to safeguarding
The Governing Body of the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and staff. The Executive Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following all safeguarding guidance and regulations. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. All of the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are available on the school's website. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.
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.
About Phoenix School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 502 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Phoenix School website
- Email address
- recruitment@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02089804740
Special School for children with Autism
Arranging a visit to Phoenix School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk.
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