School Business Manager

School Business Manager (SBM)
Salary: Grade PO5(depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full Time 
Contract Term: Permanent 
Closing date: 13th September 2024 (noon) 
Start Date: ASAP (can be negotiated)
Interview: TBC

Downsell Primary school is a 2 form entry school in the London Borough of Waltham Forest.
An exciting SBM opportunity is available in our team and we are seeking to appoint a 
passionate, dynamic and experienced School Business Manager to join our Leadership team.
This interesting position will suit someone who is self-motivated and enthusiastic about 
making a difference within a vibrant and dynamic school community.

The SBM will be responsible for the strategy and operation of the Business functions of the 
school which will include finance, procurement, health and safety, GDPR, Human Resources 
and infrastructure. The SBM will advise on and implement the day to day support that 
enables the school to operate efficiently and effectively, which will allow other members of 
the Senior Leadership Team to focus on Teaching and Learning.

We are looking for a skilled SBM who is able to manage the school’s financial processes and 
the setting of budgets, liaise with external providers, line manage staff and to work in 
partnership to manage the PFI contract. The SBM would have responsibility for the single 
Central Record and oversee Health and Safety.

Do you have the necessary skills to be proactive, with excellent organisational skills and 
attention to detail? Do you have extensive experience working as a school Business 
Manager? Do you have or want an opportunity to further develop your skills working in a 
PFI school? Would you like the opportunity to work in an amazing school as part of a 
fantastic team?

We can offer:❖ A creative, welcoming and supportive team 
❖ Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn 
❖ Hardworking, motivated and positive colleagues 
❖ A well informed and supportive Governing Body who are committed to the 
development of all staff 
❖ Supportive parents with high aspirations of children and our school 
❖ Staff Benefits
o Occupational Sickness Pay
o Family Friendly Policies and Procedure
o Tax free bike schemes
o Benefits scheme: Sodexo
o Leisure Centre Discount (Better Leisure Centre)
o Private Medical Care

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school on 020 
8556 0103 or email finance@downsellprimary.waltham.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants 
must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening, including checks with past employers 
and the DBS. References will be taken up before interviews are offered.

School reserves the right to bring forward the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.