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.
There is also a range of organisations that can help with training and advice for school business managers and their schools.
SBM jobs
The National College's SBM jobs page merges advertised SBM posts into one site. If you would like to advertise a post, please send details to national.college@place-recruit.com
The National Association of School Business Management (NASBM) is the largest professional organisation working exclusively on behalf of the school business management profession. It has also developed a facility for schools to advertise vacancies for school business managers and other senior support staff. Those not currently working in education can register an interest and will be advised about posts in their area. There is also a facility to help headteachers and governors with the recruitment process.
NASBM has worked with the National College to produce the School business management competency framework to support the continuing professional development of SBMs.
Implementation Review Unit
The Implementation Review Unit features a regionally based practitioners' panel consisting of eight headteachers, three senior teachers and two school business managers. The panel will consider the impact of new and current policies on the staff implementing them and have direct access to Ministers. The inclusion of two school business managers on the panel reflects the growing significance of the role.
Other useful websites
IDeA works in partnership with all councils to enhance performance and develop the local government sector as a whole.
Responsibilities include HR performance and capacity building, diversity and equality and workforce development.
Model job profiles, good employment practice and advice on training and development of school support staff agreed by the National Joint Council (NJC) for Local Government Services.
Guidance regarding the responsibilities of both schools and local authorities when appointing support staff, including school business managers.
Covers consistent financial reporting, best value, analytical work, good practice and benchmarking.