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How to become a school business manager

A school business manager (SBM) is a member of staff who helps to ensure the smooth running of the school. By dealing with the leadership, managerial and administrative complexities that confront schools, SBMs support headteachers and make a direct cotribution to improving school effectiveness for the benefit of pupils.
Working as a school business manager
A school business manager (SBM) is a member of staff who helps to ensure the smooth and successful running of a school. SBMs support headteachers in dealing with the leadership, managerial and administrative duties that confront them.
Training available for school business managers
Support staff in schools can develop the necessary skills and qualifications to become a school business manager (SBM) by studying for the National College's experienced SBMs can develop their skills further with the National College's diploma and advanced diploma of school business management.
Resources for school business managers
The booklet Discover the benefits of school business managers (PDF, 840KB) offers assistance to headteachers, governors and others involved in running schools, who may be thinking of employing a school business manager (SBM) or developing the contribution of someone already on the school staff. It also helps to identify areas for development for those already working as SBMs or considering the role.

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