School Business Manager

South Farnham School, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DY

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  27 March 2026

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 March 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: Salary: Range 31-35 (£41,857 - £47,954)

School Business Manager job summary

School Business Manager (Primary)

Location: South Farnham School (Split Site Primary School)

Salary: Range 31-35 (£41,857 - £47,954) based on experience

Contract: Full-time, permanent

About the Role:

South Farnham Educational Trust (SFET) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated School Business Manager to play a pivotal role in the leadership and effective operation of South Farnham school, which is a split site primary. You will work closely with the CFO, Headteacher and the Central Trust Team to ensure that the school meets its educational and operational aims.

This is a strategic and hands-on role with responsibility for finance, HR, administration, compliance, procurement, IT systems, estates and health & safety. You will promote the highest standards of business ethos, ensuring the most effective and efficient use of resources to support high-quality education.

As an integral member of both the School Leadership Team and the wider Trust, you will ensure that our pupils, staff and parents receive outstanding support and that our operations run smoothly, professionally and in line with Trust values.

As a key member of the school and Trust team, you will:

• Lead school business operations across finance, HR, compliance, IT, estates and administration
• Prepare, monitor and forecast school budgets, producing reports for SLT and Governors
• Ensure financial systems, internal controls, procurement and best-value practices are robust
• Lead income generation, lettings and commercial opportunities
• Manage HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, payroll liaison and staff checks
• Oversee digital systems, MIS platforms and administrative processes
• Manage procurement, service contracts and supplier relationships
• Work with the Site Manager on health & safety compliance and premises operations
• Act as the school’s Data Protection lead, ensuring GDPR compliance
  

About You:

• We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking School Business Manager who brings:
• Experience working in a school environment, with responsibility for HR, finance, procurement or administration
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidence in managing financial processes, producing reports and supporting governance
• Ability to oversee MIS/digital systems and support digital improvement
• Leadership experience managing multi-functional teams
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and alignment with SFET’s ethos of high expectations
  
• Qualifications such as CSBM/DSBM, A Levels/Degree, and continued professional development are desirable.
  

Why Join Us?

SFET is an ambitious, high-performing Multi Academy Trust committed to excellence, collaboration and professional growth. As School Business Manager, you will play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of the school and supporting a thriving community of staff, pupils and families.

We offer:

• A supportive and values-driven culture
• Opportunities to work closely with senior leaders across the Trust
• Professional development and training through a growing central operations team
• A dynamic environment where your expertise will make a genuine impact
  

Interested?

To find out more about this exciting opportunity or to visit the School/Trust, please contact us (details are enclosed in the "advert" attachment).

Deadline date: Wednesday 15th April Interviews commencing week beginning 20th April

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a strong response, so early applications are encouraged.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About South Farnham School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 847 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: South Farnham School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-farnham-school

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