About this role

What skills and experience we're looking for

School Business Manager

Start Date

November or January start

Salary

Haringey Support Staff Salary Scale P08 (£63,966 to £67,575)

Working Pattern

Full Time, All Year Round.

Responsible For

Finance, Facilities, HR, IT Network, Catering, Data, Administration, Student Welfare and Communication & Marketing.

Embark on a rewarding career at Highgate Wood School, where you will provide support and leadership in all areas of the operational functions as a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

Within this role you will lead on the maintenance and development of the budget as well as the financial procedures and systems of the school, to ensure the most effective use of resources in support of the school’s learning objectives.

You will also be responsible for providing strategic financial information to the Headteacher and Governing Body, with the expectation that you facilitate the school’s readiness to meet Ofsted and the School’s Financial Value Standards (SFVS) criteria. This role is based on site.

The ideal candidate will

Hold a degree or equivalent professional qualification in Business Management or Accountancy
Have at least 2 years' leadership experience in financial and/or business management
Have the ability to communicate with a range of audiences including colleagues, governors and suppliers
Be able to adapt and be flexible in working practices and the ability to know when to use initiative
Have a high degree of professionalism in your approach to work and tasks set
Have an ability to be a good role model for students and colleagues

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you

The opportunity to work in a continuously improving school.
The chance to join a talented and highly committed staff team.
Excellent students who are keen to excel and operate in an ethos underpinned by the principles of courtesy, consideration, cooperation & contribution.
Our commitment to provide CPD opportunities to ensure all staff continue to develop.
Flexible working opportunities or job share
A learning environment where imagination and commitment are encouraged and valued.

For further information, please contact HR/Recruitment on hr@hws.haringey.sch.uk.

Closing date for applications

Monday 28th September 2026 at 09:00 am

Interview date

Week commencing 5th October.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

To apply for this post, please either

Complete the online application form from this website and attach your cover letter and CV or
Contact hr@hws.haringey.sch.uk to request an application form.

Please note that CVs alone are not accepted in line with Safer Recruitment practices.

We are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Highgate Wood School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Also, this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

Commitment to safeguarding

Highgate Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations. The successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. In line with safer recruitment practices, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. This is part of our safeguarding checks and seeks publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.