School Business Manager, Term Time Only Plus 3 Weeks

Name of Head Teacher: Paul Campbell

Salary: Scale PO3 SCP 34 - 37 (£47,392 to £50,527 FTE inclusive of London Weighting) Actual Salary £44,535 to £47,481 pay award pending

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Fryent Primary School, a mainstream primary school in the London Borough of Brent.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced School Business Manager (SBM) who will provide a professional financial and HR service for our busy and vibrant school. The position is to start as soon as possible.

The Person:

The successful candidate will:

• Play a key role in overseeing the non-teaching aspects of school development, supporting the school in providing an exceptional learning environment and experience for our children and community.
• Be a member of the Senior Leadership team, taking the lead responsibility for the strategic development and operation of the business functions of our school which includes financial resource management, ICT and information management, facility and premises management, health and safety, human resources support as well as statutory compliance.
• Have proven experience of FMS.
• Be able to communicate effectively with staff, parents and visitors and work competently with a range of professionals.
• Be self-motivated and have personal drive to complete tasks to required timescales and qualify standards.
• Be a dynamic team player who has proven financial management experience, which includes leading and motivating teams, as well as project planning and delivery.
• Have an excellent level of literacy and ICT skills and be committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and promoting the welfare of children in accordance with school policies, GDPR and the staff code of conduct.

How to apply:

We welcome visits for you to see our school.

Please visit our the vacancy section of our website button below and from "School Information" to download the job description and person specification or contact the headteacher, Paul Campbell, at

Closing date: 14th September 2026, midday.

Shortlisting: 15th September 2026.

Interviews: 21st September 2026.

Fryent Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Satisfactory references will be required and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be carried out prior to confirming an offer of appointment.

Brent Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.