School Business Manager

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a driven, motivated and skilled  School Business Manager to join our welcoming, successful and growing school, starting in August 2025 or sooner if possible. The School Business Manager has strategic leadership and implementation oversight of Finance and Operations across the school. This is an exciting opportunity to drive, lead, and quality assure the impact these vital areas on student , staff and community provision.

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Is a skilled, versatile and driven senior leader with a passion for delivering an excellent financial and operational provision across a large, busy school.
  • Consistently models excellent practice and has students' academic progress and personal development at the core of their professional motivation.
  • Wants an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant, diverse and growing organisation.
  • Is keen to work collaboratively within the wider School and Trust Leadership teams.

What the school offers its staff

  • The chance to work in a highly successful and positive Senior Leadership Team which achieves excellent results
  • The opportunity to work with colleagues from across a diverse and growing Trust
  • A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment in a school that prioritises staff well-being, support and professional development.

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity and to being a family where everyone can be themselves. As an already diverse school we are committed to continuous improvement in how representative we are of our local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to join our team.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support.

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought and the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Further details about the role

Further details about the role

How to apply

To apply please go to the ‘Join Us’ section of our website **www.chartereastdulwich.org.uk** to download an application form and job description. Alternatively, please contact our HR Department, email [recruitment@tcset.org.uk](mailto:recruitment@tcset.org.uk) or telephone on 0203 873 2290. Please note CVs are not accepted. No agencies please **Closing Date:** Monday 5th May        **Interviews: **w/c 12th May

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity, and to being a family where everyone can be themselves. We are committed to continuous improvement in how representative we are of our local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support.

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.

Job Title
School Business Manager
Start Date
August 4, 2025
As soon as possible
Department
Administration
Pay Scale
HAY 12 Points 39 - 46 (£52,674 - £59,772)
Contract type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full Time
Closing date for applications
May 5, 2025

Organisation Information

The Charter School East Dulwich
Jarvis Road
London
SE22 8RB

office@chartereastdulwich.org.uk
www.chartereastdulwich.org.uk