School Business Manager

Arco Academy is a registered, independent, alternative provision school with sports as a specialism. Currently based within the leisure centre in Camberwell, London, Arco Academy offers education to students referred by mainstream schools and the Local Authority. We have an emphasis in pastoral care and take a holistic approach towards education.

We are currently seeking an experienced School Business Manager to join our team and play a key role in managing the school's financial, administrative, and operational functions. The School Business Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day business operations of Arco Academy which includes managing budgets, procurement, facilities management, human resources support, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and at least three years of experience in a similar role within an educational setting. You should have strong financial management skills including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will need experience with procurement processes and contract management, knowledge of HR procedures relevant to schools including recruitment support and staff welfare. You will need excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office suite will be needed and a familiarity with school management systems is desirable, you should have strong communication skills both written and verbal.

You should demonstrate strong values and attitudes with a commitment to supporting the mission and values of Arco Academy through effective business practices with qualities of integrity, transparency, and professionalism in all aspects of work . As you'll be working in a small, but growing school and staffing that reflects that, it is important that you can establish good relationships while remaining discreet. If you are motivated by making a positive impact on school operations while contributing to student success at Arco Academy we encourage you to apply.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

The role is scheduled to commence in September 2026. Candidates who are available to start earlier are encouraged to clearly outline their availability in their expression of interest or cover letter, submitted to hr@arco.academy

The school reserves the right to close this advert early and appoint before the stated closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and at least three years of experience in a similar role within an educational setting. You should have strong financial management skills including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will need experience with procurement processes and contract management, knowledge of HR procedures relevant to schools including recruitment support and staff welfare. You will need excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office suite will be needed and a familiarity with school management systems is desirable, you should have strong communication skills both written and verbal.

You should demonstrate strong values and attitudes with a commitment to supporting the mission and values of Arco Academy through effective business practices with qualities of integrity, transparency, and professionalism in all aspects of work . As you'll be working in a small, but growing school and staffing that reflects that, it is important that you can establish good relationships while remaining discreet. If you are motivated by making a positive impact on school operations while contributing to student success at Arco Academy we encourage you to apply.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.