School Business Manager

Overview

School Business Manager. Salary: Negotiable. Hours of work: 8:30am-3:30pm/4pm. Location: Stockport. Start Date: February 2026. An primary school is seeking a dynamic School Business Manager/Admin to lead its operational and strategic business functions. This senior leadership role supports the Headteacher in delivering excellence across finance, HR, compliance, and site management.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and resource allocation aligned with school improvement priorities
• Manage financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting
• Oversee HR processes, payroll, and staff development
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and legal standards
• Support the leadership team by enabling operational excellence

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in school business management or similar
• Knowledge or use of Edgen and Iris
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Relevant qualifications in finance or business administration
• Ability to work collaboratively and strategically

Aspire People and safeguarding

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.