Business Manager

School Business Manager
Location: Haringey, North London
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (36 hours per week)
Start Date: Immediate

Are you an experienced School Business Manager seeking a rewarding leadership opportunity in a dynamic and inclusive secondary school setting? GSL Education is working with a forward-thinking girls' school in Haringey that is looking to appoint a strategic and efficient School Business Manager to join their senior leadership team on a permanent basis.

About the school: The school is a well-established, high-achieving, and community-focused institution that prides itself on fostering academic excellence and student wellbeing. With a strong leadership team and a commitment to continuous improvement, the school offers a fantastic environment in which to thrive professionally.

• Leading on all aspects of financial management, budget planning, and reporting.

• Overseeing the operational management of school support functions including HR, premises, IT, and administration.

• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, safeguarding protocols, and health and safety standards.

• Supporting the Headteacher and Governing Body with strategic planning and school development.

• Managing external contracts and service-level agreements to ensure value for money.

• Acting as the school’s data protection officer and ensuring GDPR compliance.

• Leading a team of administrative and site staff with professionalism and efficiency.

• Previous experience as a School Business Manager or in a senior operations/finance role within education.

• A recognised school business management qualification (e.g. CSBM, DSBM) or relevant degree-level qualification.

• Strong financial and HR management skills, with the ability to analyse and present data effectively.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational abilities.

• A solution-focused, proactive mindset and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.

• A clear understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and school governance responsibilities.

• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).

• A permanent leadership opportunity in a supportive and ambitious school environment.

• Competitive salary and pension contributions.

• Opportunities for further professional development.

• A school committed to equity, inclusion, and staff wellbeing.

• The chance to be a part of a senior leadership team that drives continuous school improvement.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

If you are an experienced School Business Manager ready to take on a key leadership role, click ‘apply now’ to express your interest. A member of the GSL Education team will contact you to guide you through the application process and discuss the opportunity in detail.

Lead the strategic direction of a thriving school community as their next School Business Manager – apply today with GSL Education.