Job Description

School Business Manager (Maternity Cover)
Primary School - London Borough of Haringey
Start Date: December 2025
Contract: Maternity leave cover (9-12 months)
Part-time: 4 days per week
Salary: PO5 sp. 38-41 (£50,574 - £53,607 FTE, pro-rata) Negotiable based on experience

SANZA Teaching Agency are working alongside a supportive primary school based in Haringey to recruit an experienced, motivated, and highly organised School Business Manager to join our warm and welcoming faith primary school community on a maternity cover basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the strategic and operational leadership of our school, working closely with the Headteacher and Board of Trustees. You will oversee finance, HR, premises, IT, and administration to ensure the smooth running of the school, enabling our staff to deliver the very best teaching and learning.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading on financial planning, budget management, and reporting (supported by an Education Finance Consultant)

  • Overseeing HR processes, payroll, compliance, and safer recruitment

  • Managing contracts, procurement, and ensuring value for money

  • Leading premises and facilities management, health and safety, and risk assessments

  • Supporting governance through reporting to Trustees and attending committee meetings

What we're looking for:

  • Strong experience in school business management or senior administration

  • Knowledge of finance, HR, safeguarding, and health & safety (academy finance experience desirable)

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

  • A proactive and collaborative professional who shares our commitment to high standards and community ethos

👉 To apply or request further details, please contact Alex at SANZA Teaching Agency on alex.frost@sanzateaching.com or reply directly to this advert.