School Business Manager

School Business Manager(ASAP Start)
Location: Ealing, West London
Pay: £58,000 - £65,000 per annum (depending on experience and/or qualifications) Temp to Perm
Start Date: ASAP

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated School Business Manager to join a forward-thinking Alternative Provision in Ealing. We are looking for someone with strong leadership skills, professional confidence, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.

As part of our Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the school. You will work closely with the Headteacher to lead finance, operations, compliance, infrastructure and support services, ensuring the school remains efficient, well-managed and inspection-ready.

This role offers the chance to make a real impact in a dynamic educational setting. You will work collaboratively with local and national schools, external agencies, and wider educational partnerships.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven leadership experience in financial and/or operational management, ideally within a school environment.

• Understands school policies, compliance requirements and the operational needs of an educational setting.

• Brings strong financial and commercial judgement with the ability to lead business planning.

• Can confidently lead and develop high-performing teams across various operational areas.

• Is solutions-focused, collaborative and able to work closely with the Headteacher to deliver strategic priorities.

• Understands how effective operations support excellent teaching, learning and pupil experience.

• Is enthusiastic, driven and committed to contributing to the wider life of the school.

• Will actively promote and uphold the school’s values within the community.

About the role:
The successful candidate will act as a trusted strategic partner to the Headteacher, driving operational excellence and long-term planning. You will oversee finance, compliance, infrastructure and support services, ensuring school resources are effectively aligned with its vision and priorities.

What we offer
As a School Business Manager and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.
• Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a site manager or a carertaker who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)

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