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 depending on experience

SANZA Teaching Agency is recruiting on behalf of a warm, welcoming, and supportive faith primary school in the London Borough of Haringey. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated School Business Manager to join the leadership team on a maternity cover basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a vibrant primary school community, ensuring effective operations across finance, HR, premises, IT, and administration. Working closely with the Headteacher and Trustees, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the school's vision and enabling staff to deliver outstanding teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead on financial planning, budget management, and reporting (with support from an external Education Finance Consultant)

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

  • Manage contracts, procurement, and supplier relationships, ensuring value for money

  • Lead on premises and facilities management, health & safety, and risk assessments

  • Support governance by reporting to Trustees and attending committee meetings

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience in school business management or a senior administrative role within education

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

  • Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills

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

This role would suit an experienced School Business Manager looking for part-time or flexible opportunities in Haringey who is keen to continue making a difference in education.

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