School business managers (SBMs)
School business managers are responsible for the strategic and operational management of a number of areas, which can include finance, HR, administration and site management including extended schools.
They act as a professional adviser to the headteacher and governors on whole school issues, finances, HR and site management, researching and communicating all statutory and legal changes relating to finance and HR.
School business managers work to ensure that the school's resources are used efficiently.
Every school business manager's role varies depending on the needs of the individual school and can include line management and performance management of administration and site premises staff, leading and managing specialist projects effectively and being a member of the senior leadership team.
Training
School business manager training opportunities have been designed by NCSL.
For more information have a look at the NCSL training website and general information can be found on the DfE website for school business managers providing participants with the essential skills and competencies that will enable them to operate effectively within a school business management role.
All school support staff can access a range of CPD and
training via
Ealing CPD online.
