School Business Manager
Stantonbury School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6BN10 days remaining to apply
Earliest start date
6 April 2026
Latest start date
6 May 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £48,226 - £59,052
Pay scale
- Grade L - M (Points 37 - 47)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The SBM will support the Headteacher with the business support, resources management, Estates and HR functions of the school. They will contribute effectively to the senior team to ensure that the school is able to meet its educational aims under the leadership of the Headteacher and Director of Education. The role is one of a lead professional and will be a key member of the leadership team. The post holder will be responsible to the Headteacher but will also have opportunities to participate in activities across the Trust and network with other business professionals.
We require an experienced School Business Manager and have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and self motivated individual that is forward thinking and has a positive, resourceful attitude. The school has approximately 1400 students and 220 staff.
The SBM will support the Headteacher with the business support, resources management, Estates and HR functions of the school. They will contribute effectively to the senior team to ensure that the school is able to meet its educational aims under the leadership of the Headteacher and Director of Education. The role is one of a lead professional and will be a key member of the leadership team. The post holder will be responsible to the Headteacher but will also have opportunities to participate in activities across the Trust and network with other business professionals.
The successful candidate will:
Have a proven record of financial reporting, recording and monitoring, preferably with a recognisable qualification in School Business Management or an accountancy qualification
Have a sound understanding of HR and demonstrate the ability to support and manage a variety of teams across all areas of the School
Have high expectations, sound business judgment and be passionate about developing opportunities for the school
Provide robust financial management information to the Headteacher to ensure clarity and transparency on all key decisions and operations
Have an understanding of Estates management, capital projects, Health & Safety and Compliance protocols
What the school offers its staff
In turn, we can offer you:
A Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme
Training and development opportunities. All staff are encouraged to study further and the Trust will actively support relevant further qualifications through the apprenticeship levy
Generous pension package through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
A trust and school culture of belonging, development and cultivating excellence through the GROW programme
Preferential access to the Leisure Centre located on site
Flexible working opportunities
This role will be able to include some flexibility over working hours and patterns. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and hold a current driver’s licence.
Further information about the job
Tove Learning Trust is a rapidly growing multi academy trust with 15 schools. The Trust schools have a shared vision and purpose: to deliver outstanding educational experiences that lead to inspiring outcomes. Each Academy has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve their local community.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Stantonbury School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1486 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Stantonbury School website
- Email address
- hr@tovelearning.org.uk
Stantonbury School is a diverse and vibrant learning community where students develop skills in, and beyond, the classroom to ensure they flourish. We ensure that every student has access to an outstanding education and is given the best life opportunities. Stantonbury School focuses on knowing each of our pupils and their individual needs, and by developing purposeful and personal relationships, guiding them to achieve their potential. It is our belief that engagement with parents and external agencies are invaluable and that the success at Stantonbury School stems from our provision of great pastoral care. Our dedicated non-teaching pastoral team ensures all pupils are valued and included.
Arranging a visit to Stantonbury School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@tovelearning.org.uk.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes