School Business Manager - Islington (Permanent, Full-Time)

Marchant Recruitment
London

Role Category & Location

  • Sector: Vibrant Primary School.

  • Borough: Islington (Inner London, England).

  • Start Date: ASAP Start, Permanent, Full-Time.

The Opportunity & Role Profile

An exciting opportunity for a strategic School Business Manager to join a forward-thinking primary school in Islington. You will work closely with the Headteacher to manage the non-teaching aspects of the school, ensuring financial stability and operational excellence.

Core Responsibilities & Duties Scope

  • Financial Oversight: Managing the school’s annual budget, performing long-term financial forecasting, and overseeing all procurement and audit processes.

  • Operational Leadership: Leading the administrative, site, and catering teams to ensure the school environment is safe, efficient, and well-resourced.

  • Strategic Planning: Contributing to the School Improvement Plan by identifying cost-saving opportunities and managing income-generation projects.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Essential Requirements: Strong background in finance or business management (CSBM/DSBM qualification preferred). Previous experience in an SBM role is highly desirable.

  • Salary: Competitive salary on the local government scale with Inner London weighting.

  • Support: A dedicated administrative team and a supportive, community-focused Governing Body.

Posted 2026-01-10

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