School Business Manager

• Permanent
• Full-time
• Start date: 1st September 2026

The Role

We are seeking an exceptional School Business Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in the success of our school. This vacancy has arisen due to the retirement of our current School Business Manager, providing an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join the school at a key point in its development.

As School Business Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and direction for the operational management of the school. Working closely with the Headteacher, Governors and senior leaders, you will ensure that our resources, systems and teams support the highest standards of education for our pupils.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious leader to shape and develop our administrative and operational functions, lead an evolving office structure and contribute to the strategic direction of the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a professional adviser to the Headteacher and Governing Body on finance, HR and site management matters.
• Providing strategic leadership for finance, administration, HR, IT, premises management and data protection.
• Leading and developing our administrative and premises teams.
• Contributing to securing excellent educational outcomes for all pupils.
• Playing an active role within the Senior Leadership Team and the wider life of the school.
• Supporting the school's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

About us

Fairholme Primary School is a thriving, inclusive school at the heart of our community. We are proud of our ambitious and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning. At Fairholme, our six core values underpin everything we do:

Responsibility • Respect • Kindness • Honesty • Self-Belief • Aspiration

We have high expectations for all our children and are ambitious for their futures. We believe every child deserves the very best opportunities to succeed and develop the knowledge, skills and character needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are committed to ensuring that every child leaves Fairholme fully prepared for the next stage of their education and equipped with the skills, confidence and resilience needed to succeed in

Fairholme is a happy and supportive place to work, where staff are valued, respected and encouraged to develop professionally. We are proud of our strong sense of community and teamwork, and many of our staff choose to remain with us for many years. This stability reflects the positive relationships, supportive culture and shared commitment to achieving the very best for our children.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic professional who has:

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong financial management skills with experience of budget setting and financial monitoring.
• Proven experience of leading and managing teams effectively.
• Strong organisational, planning and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of school operations and business management.
• The ability to build positive relationships with staff, governors, parents and external partners.
• A genuine desire to make a difference to children's lives and educational outcomes

What We Can Offer

• The opportunity to be part of a supportive, ambitious and welcoming school community.
• A key leadership role as a valued member of the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body.
• The opportunity to lead an exciting new office structure, shaping systems, processes and ways of working, with a high level of professional autonomy to influence the strategic direction of the school.
• The chance to develop, mentor and inspire a dedicated administrative and premises team.
• Supportive governors and senior leaders who value innovation, expertise and collaboration.
• A dedicated and committed staff team who work together to achieve the best outcomes for our children.

Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression

HOW TO APPLY:

Please download the attached Job Description/Person Specification and Application Form.

Closing Date for Applications: 4pm on 2^nd July 2026

Interview Date: Applicants must be available to attend interview on Wednesday 8th July 2026.

Completed application forms should be sent to the Headteacher at head@fairholme.hounslow.sch.uk.

If you are looking to work in a school where staff genuinely care, where every member of the team is committed to making a difference, and where children are at the heart of everything we do, then Fairholme Primary School could be the place for you!

We encourage you to visit our school. We would be delighted to show you around, introduce you to our team and give you the opportunity to experience for yourself the positive, welcoming and ambitious culture that makes Fairholme such a special place to work and learn.

To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 020 8890 2584 or email office@fairholme.hounslow.sch.uk.

Fairholme Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding, promoting and protecting the welfare and safety of all children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance and safer recruitment practices.