School Business Manager – Outstanding Secondary School – Reading

School Business Manager Outstanding Secondary School Reading
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

School Information

This Outstanding 1118 secondary school in Reading is recognised for its exceptional leadership excellent behaviour and commitment to operational excellence. The school operates a large modern campus with extensive facilities including sports halls science labs performance spaces and newly upgraded ICT infrastructure.

The support staff and operations teams are highly valued and the Business Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the school runs efficiently safely and strategically. Staff benefit from strong leadership transparent communication and a culture that values high standards accountability and collaboration.

Role Information

The school is seeking a dynamic experienced and strategic School Business Manager (SBM) to oversee finance HR site operations health & safety and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing all non-teaching operations across the school

• Strategic financial planning budget management forecasting and financial reporting

• Line managing administrative HR finance and site teams

• Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations safeguarding policies and audit requirements

• Overseeing procurement contracts and value-for-money strategies

• Managing payroll oversight and HR compliance in collaboration with HR leads

• Leading on health & safety risk assessments and emergency planning

• Supporting lettings revenue generation and community partnerships

• Providing operational leadership to SLT and attending governor meetings

• Ensuring the schools resources buildings and financial systems are safe efficient and effective

This is a senior leadership-level operational role requiring strategic insight and strong leadership.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an SBM or senior operations lead in a school

• Strong financial background (CSBM DSBM or finance qualification desirable)

• Excellent leadership communication and organisational skills

• Strong understanding of HR health & safety and safeguarding compliance

• Experience managing budgets teams and complex operations

• Ability to prioritise delegate and work proactively

• High degree of professionalism integrity and confidentiality

Application

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.