School Business Manager

Wolverley CofE Secondary School, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5XQ

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, 37 hours per week. Full year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £65,375 - £69,139
• Pay scale: NJC PO6 points 48-51

What skills and experience we're looking for

Wolverley CE Secondary School is a thriving, values-led school set in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside, serving the local community of Wolverley and surrounding areas. With a strong Christian ethos, we are proud of our inclusive culture, ambitious vision, and commitment to delivering an outstanding education for all students. This role presents a unique opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role shape the financial future of the school, taking a lead in driving sustainability and strategic growth. As a varied and highly influential senior leadership position, it provides the chance to contribute meaningfully to whole-school development while working alongside a dedicated and collaborative team.

We are seeking an exceptional and strategic Business Manager with a strong financial background to lead and manage the school’s business functions. This is a high-impact leadership role, with finance at its core, ensuring that resources are maximised to support educational outcomes and long-term sustainability.

Reporting to the Headteacher, you will oversee a wide portfolio including finance, HR, premises, ICT, administration, compliance and support services, while leading a diverse team of over 20 staff.

Key responsibilities

Financial Leadership

• Under the leadership of the Headteacher and Governors, oversee all aspects of financial strategy, including budget setting, long-term financial planning and forecasting.
• Manage a multi-million-pound budget, ensuring financial control, compliance, and value for money.
• Identify and drive income generation opportunities, including lettings, grants, and partnerships.
• Oversee procurement, tendering, contracts and service level agreements to secure best value.
• Monitor financial performance, analyse variances and provide clear, strategic reporting to senior leaders and governors.
• Ensure robust financial systems, controls and compliance with all regulatory frameworks.

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Play a key role in whole-school strategic planning and decision-making.
• Lead and develop support services, including administration, HR, ICT and premises.
• In partnership with Senior Leaders and Governors, oversee workforce planning, recruitment processes and staff development.
• Manage site operations, estates development, health & safety and compliance.
• Act as Data Protection Officer, ensuring GDPR compliance.

Wider Responsibilities

• Lead business and operational aspects of the school’s unique Animal Care Centre.
• Build strong partnerships with governors, external agencies and the wider community.
• Ensure the smooth and efficient running of all non-teaching functions across the school.

What the school offers its staff

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced leader who brings:

• Significant experience in financial management, budgeting and strategic planning
• A recognised qualification in finance, business management or a related field
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify efficiencies and generate income
• Proven leadership experience across multiple service areas
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills
• A commitment to supporting education and improving outcomes for young people

Experience in an educational setting is desirable but not essential.

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

Wolverley C E Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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.

School Business Manager - JD & PS.pdf - 283 KB (opens in new tab)

Advert - School Business Manager.pdf - 173 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wolverley CofE Secondary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 960 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wolverley CofE Secondary School website
• Email address: charlotte.wells@wolverley.worcs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01562 859800
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wolverley-cofe-secondary-school

Wolverley CE Secondary School

Arranging a visit to Wolverley CofE Secondary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email charlotte.wells@wolverley.worcs.sch.uk.

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