Business School Lead

Temporary School Business Manager
Nottingham
4–8 weeks (potential to extend)
StartASAP
Weekly Pay - £16.50-£20 per hour

We are currently recruiting for a Temporary School Business Manager to provide essential support during a transition period at a school in Nottingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced school professional to step into a key role and make an immediate impact.

Please note: Previous experience working within a school environment is essential for this position and you must be on the updated DBS service.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for overseeing the day to day running of the school’s support functions, ensuring smooth and efficient operations across administration and office management.

This is a hands on role with a strong focus on organisation, team management, and maintaining high standards across support services.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and manage administrative, financial, and support functions to meet the school’s operational needs
Lead and coordinate support staff, ensuring performance, standards, and deadlines are met
Maintain quality assurance across all support services
Manage existing systems and processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy of information
Oversee personnel administration and support HR-related processes
Act as a central point of coordination, delegating tasks and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in a School Business Manager or similar role within an educational setting
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
Experience managing administrative and operational functions within a school
Ability to “hit the ground running” in a fast-paced environment
This is an interim position focused primarily on operational management rather than strategic development. You will be supported by the existing HR and finance teams for specialist areas such as recruitment and procurement.

If you’re an experienced School Business Manager available immediately or at short notice and looking for your next interim opportunity, we’d love to hear from you