School Business Manager
Crowcroft Park Primary
An exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated and forward-thinking School Business Manager Central Manchester | Diverse, Ambitious Primary School The Successful Candidate Will: The Successful Candidate Will: Recruitment packs can be obtained from the school website https://www.crowcroftpark.net/ *Please book your visit to the school by email j.francis@crowcroftpark.manchester.sch.uk or 0161 224 5914 (Please email your application to: j.francis@crowcroftpark.manchester.sch.uk clearly stating: ‘SBM Application’ in the subject bar)
business professional to join our senior leadership team and play a key role
in the strategic and operational success of the school. This is an important
and influential role, ideal for a skilled professional looking for genuine
flexibility alongside meaningful responsibility.
A forward-thinking, innovative and ambitious leader is required to play a pivotal role within
the leadership of our vibrant, multi-cultural school community.
We are seeking an exceptional School Business Manager who shares our moral purpose: to
deliver a world-class education that levels the playing field and opens doors for children
facing intersectional challenges, including English as an Additional Language, deprivation
and SEND.
This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished professional to ensure that outstanding
operational leadership amplifies educational excellence.
About the Role
As School Business Manager, you will be a trusted strategic partner to the Headteacher and
senior leaders, ensuring that the operational life of the school is robust, efficient and
future-focused. You will lead with integrity and ambition, creating systems and structures
that allow both staff and pupils to thrive.
Champion our school values, leading with Courage and limitless Aspiration, placing
the needs of our unique Community at the heart of every decision while modelling
Ownership of future success.
Lead with energy, resilience and integrity, bringing clarity, momentum and calm to
a fast-paced environment.
Line manage administration, premises, and breakfast/lunchtime teams, fostering a
culture of high challenge, low threat that drives efficiency, accountability and pride
in work.
Proactively identify and manage risk across all operational functions, ensuring
compliance, safety and long-term sustainability.
Ensure operations act as a multiplier for school improvement, enabling strong
educational growth through intelligent systems and strategic planning.
Continuously refine procedures and policies, always seeking smarter, more effective
ways of working for the benefit of pupils, staff and families.
Demonstrate strong financial acumen, with a proven understanding of budgeting,
forecasting and value for money.
Bring a secure working knowledge of HR systems, Health & Safety, premises
management and IT, or the commitment to develop these rapidly.
Engage proactively in training to deepen understanding of operational leadership
within a primary school context, where required
Champion our school values, leading with Courage and limitless Aspiration, placing
the needs of our unique Community at the heart of every decision while modelling
Ownership of future success.
Lead with energy, resilience and integrity, bringing clarity, momentum and calm to
a fast-paced environment.
Line manage administration, premises, and breakfast/lunchtime teams, fostering a
culture of high challenge, low threat that drives efficiency, accountability and pride
in work.
Proactively identify and manage risk across all operational functions, ensuring
compliance, safety and long-term sustainability.
Ensure operations act as a multiplier for school improvement, enabling strong
educational growth through intelligent systems and strategic planning.
Continuously refine procedures and policies, always seeking smarter, more effective
ways of working for the benefit of pupils, staff and families.
Demonstrate strong financial acumen, with a proven understanding of budgeting,
forecasting and value for money.
Bring a secure working knowledge of HR systems, Health & Safety, premises
management and IT, or the commitment to develop these rapidly.
Engage proactively in training to deepen understanding of operational leadership
within a primary school context, where requiredSupporting Documents
↗ Advert for SBM
↗ Business Support Manager Level 3 Grand 10
↗ SMB Application Form
↗ Safeguarding Child Protection Policy
Location
Northmoor Rd, Northmoor Road, Manchester, M12 5SY, United Kingdom
Job ID
15081
