School Business Manager

£71,665–£78,926.
Permanent, full time, from 1 September 2025 or earlier.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 20 January 2025.

An opportunity has arisen to join our hardworking and committed Senior Leadership Team from 1 September 2025 or earlier. 

The School Business Manager (SBM) will be responsible for providing professional leadership and management of school support staff and is responsible for the Finance, HR and Facilities teams. The SBM acts as the school’s Data Protection Lead.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader with previous budget, HR, premises and staff management experience and previously worked in the education sector or an equivalent field.

At Charters, positive relationships, team spirit and a collective vision underpin everything that we do. Our values, Unity, Respect and Excellence are what drive us. The Senior Leadership Team is visible, approachable and highly supportive.

What we offer:

• A school where young people are driven, ambitious, dedicated and academic achievement is consistently in the top 25% nationally.
• Great students who behave impeccably and are eager to learn.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A wonderful extra-curricular programme, including lots of trips on offer to encourage community spirit.
• A school that recognises the importance of staff wellbeing.
• A school where fresh ideas and a safe happy environment drives decision making.
• A listening school where the opinions of staff, students, parents and carers matter.

The successful candidate will be:

• Totally aligned to our vision and values. If you are the type of person that fits in with our culture, you will love it here.
• An excellent leader who wants to make a difference to our school community.
• A team player who will bring fresh ideas and help drive the school forwards.

The School offers a strong tradition of excellent outcomes but also a broad curriculum suited to all students.

The school’s behaviour policy is robust, and staff welcome the introduction of centralised sanctions and inclusive policies.

Colleagues benefit from a commitment to staff wellbeing and are provided with several schemes to support them in maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. The priority admission of children of successful applicants applies for this role. 

If applicants wish to discuss the role with John Fletcher, Headteacher or have a look around the school, please do not hesitate to contact Alison Coates, PA to Headteacher, via recruitment@chartersschool.org.uk or by telephoning the school on 01344 624826

Applications
Pease apply using the links on the Vacancies page of Charters School website – click on the following link: www.chartersschool.org.uk. Include with your application a statement of how your experiences have prepared you for the position and what you will bring to the role.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 20 January 2025.
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 3 February 2025.

Charters School
Charters Road, Sunningdale, Berks SL5 9QY

Charters School has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). Charters School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.