School Business Manager
Tradewind Recruitment • Stockport, Greater Manchester • Posted July 09, 2026
About the Role
Primary School Business Manager - Stockport
Tradewind Recruitment are seeking an experienced School Business Manager to join a medium-sized primary school in Stockport. This is a key operational and strategic role supporting the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
Pay: £200 - £275 per day PAYE
(Rate dependent on experience, responsibilities, and qualifications. Candidates with extensive SBM experience, budget leadership, or wider operational responsibility may command higher rates within this range.)
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage school finances, budgeting, forecasting and reporting
* Oversee HR, recruitment, and personnel administration
* Manage premises, compliance, health & safety, and procurement
* Support SLT and Governors with strategic and operational planning
* Ensure effective use of SIMS and school data systems
* Lead administrative and operational support functions
Essential Requirements:
* Previous experie...
Tradewind Recruitment are seeking an experienced School Business Manager to join a medium-sized primary school in Stockport. This is a key operational and strategic role supporting the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
Pay: £200 - £275 per day PAYE
(Rate dependent on experience, responsibilities, and qualifications. Candidates with extensive SBM experience, budget leadership, or wider operational responsibility may command higher rates within this range.)
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage school finances, budgeting, forecasting and reporting
* Oversee HR, recruitment, and personnel administration
* Manage premises, compliance, health & safety, and procurement
* Support SLT and Governors with strategic and operational planning
* Ensure effective use of SIMS and school data systems
* Lead administrative and operational support functions
Essential Requirements:
* Previous experie...