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School business managers

A school business manager is a member of staff who helps to ensure the smooth and successful running of a school.

School business managers support headteachers in dealing with the leadership, managerial and administrative duties that confront them.

Areas of responsibility include strategic and operational management of finances, human resources and facilities; line management and the professional development of support staff; and marketing and communications.

Staff who fulfil the role may have a number of job titles other than school business manager, including bursar, finance officer and senior administration officer.


Jobs for school business managers
A website run by Radcliffe Gower Education and Training, helping school business managers find positions in maintained schools.

Download our booklet on school business managers
Discover the benefits of school business managers (PDF 783 KB)