Salary: Competitive – Surrey Pay scale (SP10 – SP11 dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time, 50 weeks per year
Start date: September 2026 (or earlier by agreement)
An opportunity to shape how a school grows, not just how it runs
Leatherhead Trinity School & Nursery is seeking an ambitious, forward thinking School Business Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team at an exciting point in the school’s development.
This is a strategic leadership role, suitable for an experienced SBM who is keen to play a central role in:
- shaping the school’s long term sustainability,
- strengthening its profile within the local community,
- and developing creative income streams that support excellent education.
The Role
As School Business Manager, you will:
- Lead the strategic and operational management of the school’s finances, premises, HR, ICT, and compliance functions
- Be a full member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to whole school planning and decision making
- Work closely with the Headteacher and Governors to ensure strong governance, risk management, and value for money
In addition, this role places a particular emphasis on growth and sustainability:
Marketing, Community & Income Generation
We are particularly interested in candidates who can:
- Lead or contribute to the school’s marketing, branding and digital presence, including website content and social media
- Develop and promote income generating activities, such as lettings, nursery growth, grants, partnerships and community use
- Identify opportunities to strengthen the school’s local profile, supporting pupil recruitment and parental engagement
- Take a proactive, entrepreneurial approach to ensuring the long term financial resilience of the school
This is an opportunity to think beyond traditional SBM boundaries and help shape the future of the organisation.
What we are looking for
- A highly organised, strategic thinker with strong financial and analytical skills
- Significant experience in school business management or a comparable senior operational role
- Confidence advising senior leaders and governors
- A collaborative leader able to inspire and manage teams
- A forward looking mindset, with an interest in innovation, marketing and income development
- A commitment to safeguarding and public sector ethics
A relevant SBM / leadership qualification (CSBM, DSBM, ILM, CIPD) is desirable.
Working Pattern & Benefits
- Full time leadership role
- 50 weeks per year (with flexibility around school closure periods)
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Opportunities for professional development
- A supportive, values driven school community
Closing date is the 3rd July at 12pm. The school reserves the right to close the advert early
Vists to the school are warmly welcomed Please contact Rob Clement to arrange a tour
Safeguarding
Leatherhead Trinity School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks.
Safeguarding StatementLeatherhead Trinity School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Pay: £45,204.00-£59,106.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
