Primary School Business Manager | Birmingham | September 2026
Position: School Business Manager (Primary Sector)
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary: Competitive
Start Date: September 2026
Are you an accomplished operations or finance professional looking to make a lasting impact on a vibrant primary school community? We are currently representing a warm and welcoming primary school in Birmingham seeking a dedicated and strategic School Business Manager to join their Senior Leadership Team on a full-time, permanent basis.
In a primary setting, the School Business Manager plays a uniquely central role. You will oversee the non-teaching infrastructure of the school—managing budgets, leading the support staff team, and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment where young learners can thrive.
Why join this Birmingham Primary School?
- Pivotal Leadership Role: Work as a trusted partner to the Headteacher and Governing Body, directly influencing the school’s financial health and operational direction.
- Close-Knit Community Culture: Experience the rewarding, family-centered atmosphere unique to primary education, where your work visibly impacts pupils, parents, and staff daily.
- Dedicated Support Team: Inherit and lead an established team of administrative, site, and catering staff who are deeply committed to the school's success.
- Continuous Professional Development: Benefit from tailored training opportunities and collaborative networking with other business managers across the Birmingham local authority and wider region.
The Role
- Financial Strategy & Oversight: Set, monitor, and maximize the school’s annual budget; ensure stringent financial controls and complete accuracy in forecasting and procurement.
- Human Resources & Payroll: Oversee staff contracts, personnel records, recruitment compliance, and payroll liaison in line with safer recruitment guidelines.
- Premises, Health & Safety: Lead the site management team to guarantee a secure, clean, and fully compliant school environment, acting as a key advisor on Health & Safety.
- Income Generation: Actively identify and secure additional funding streams, including grant applications, community lets, and school fund initiatives.
Requirements
- Proven experience in school business management, financial administration, or senior operational leadership (primary experience is highly desirable but not essential).
- A professional qualification in school business management (e.g., CSBM/DSBM) or a degree-level qualification in Finance, HR, or Business Administration.
- Strong working knowledge of school management information systems (such as SIMS or Arbor) is a significant advantage.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead diverse teams and multi-task under pressure.
About Wayman Education
Wayman Education is a specialist recruitment agency with over 20 years’ experience within the education field. We are long-term and permanent recruitment specialists working with schools across England. We’ve worked hard to establish our reputation with our clients as one of the most reliable teaching agencies in the country through our core values of honesty and customer excellence.
How to Apply
If you are a strategic leader ready to take on a fulfilling business management role within a fantastic Birmingham primary school, please get in touch today.
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Pay: £34,000.00-£47,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
