School Business Manager

Location: Rochdale, Manchester Start Date: Monday 2nd November or ASAP Contract: Full-time Pay rate: £150 - £220 per day (Depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (4:30pm as needed) About the…

Pay rate £150 – £220/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 14 October 2026

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Location: Rochdale, Manchester
Start Date: Monday 2nd November or ASAP
Contract: Full-time
Pay rate: £150 - £220 per day (Depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (4:30pm as needed)

About the college:
We are looking for an experienced School Business Manager to manage financial, HR, and operational services in a specialist school in Rochdale. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school, supporting the leadership team with budgeting, staffing, facilities management, and compliance to provide a positive environment for students with SEMH needs.

About the role:

Oversee school finances, including budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting.
Lead HR processes, including recruitment, payroll, and staff wellbeing.
Manage school facilities and ensure health and safety compliance.
Provide strategic support to leadership on financial planning and resource allocation.
Oversee procurement and lead funding applications.

What We're Looking For:

Experience in school business management or a similar senior role.
Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 4 School Business Manager or equivalent).
Strong financial, HR, and operational management experience.
Knowledge of SEMH and the unique needs of students in specialist settings.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
A proactive, solution-oriented approach to school operations.

To be eligible you must:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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