School Business Manager; SBM

Position: School Business Manager (SBM)
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The Role School Business Manager (SBM) Permanent Contract of 35 hours per week, Term-Time Only (TTO) plus 2 weeks (split between Aconbury Centre, St. Davids Centre and H3 Centre) - £34,029 - £37,629 (pay award pending) The service benefits from a supportive Management Committee, an effective Senior Leadership Team and a dynamic team of experienced, committed staff. We are now looking to recruit a well-qualified School Business Manager to support the vision for HPRS and to work as part of the leadership team to move the service forward in the next phase of its development.

We are looking for an experienced SBM with excellent financial management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. A business/accounting qualification is desirable along with proven experience gained within a school environment. We are seeking a dynamic, organised multi-tasker with effective communication skills, who is able to work alongside all stakeholders, including governors and senior management. Working across all sites, the core purpose of this role includes managing and developing our financial systems and records, supporting HR systems, Health & Safety and managing office functions.

You will have overall line management responsibility for admin and school premises staff and will manage the school sites. You must:
Have experience of operating in a school environment;
Have excellent financial, organisational and communication skills and a track record of delivering value for money;
Hold a Diploma/Certificate in School Business Management or equivalent professional qualification or be willing to work to achieve this alongside performing your role;
Be highly motivated and committed to team work. Application forms and further details are available from Hoople For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, contact Beverley Blower, Headteacher, on Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview. We welcome visits by prior arrangement please contact us on Closing date: 12 noon on 20th March 2026 Interviews 25th March 2026 HPRS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level.

About The Company Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (HPRS) provides education to pupils unable to attend mainstream school for various reasons. The service is currently split over three sites located within Hereford St Davids Centre (KS4), The Aconbury Centre (KS3) and H3 (Hospital, Home, Hub Teaching Team). HPRS provides a safe, secure and welcoming learning environment in which young people can grow as responsible, independent and self-confident learners.

We are on an exciting journey of school improvement and have made rapid and significant improvements of which we are all very proud.