School business manager Average UK Salary & Prospects

School business managers are responsible for both the day-to-day and strategic running of a school.

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Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and use, and to ensure that school activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where

Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and use, and to ensure that school activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where improvement is needed.
Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.
Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.
Direct and coordinate activities of teachers, administrators, and support staff at schools, public agencies, and institutions.
Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff.
Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems.
Enforce discipline and attendance rules.
Create school improvement plans by using student performance data.
Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies and procedures to carry them out.
Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff.
Participate in special education-related activities, such as attending meetings and providing support to special educators throughout the district.
Plan and develop instructional methods and content for educational, vocational, or student activity programs.
Determine the scope of educational program offerings, and prepare drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
Prepare and submit budget requests and recommendations, or grant proposals to solicit program funding.
Recommend personnel actions related to programs and services.
Review and approve new programs, or recommend modifications to existing programs, submitting program proposals for school board approval as necessary.
Develop partnerships with businesses, communities, and other organizations to help meet identified educational needs and to provide school-to-work programs.
Review and interpret government codes, and develop programs to ensure adherence to codes and facility safety, security, and maintenance.
Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment, and authorize purchases.
Direct and coordinate school maintenance services and the use of school facilities.
Organize and direct committees of specialists, volunteers, and staff to provide technical and advisory assistance for programs.
Prepare, maintain, or oversee the preparation and maintenance of attendance, activity, planning, or personnel reports and records.
Mentor and support administrative staff members, such as superintendents and principals.
Establish, coordinate, and oversee particular programs across school districts, such as programs to evaluate student academic achievement.
Coordinate and direct extracurricular activities and programs, such as after-school events and athletic contests.
Advocate for new schools to be built, or for existing facilities to be repaired or remodeled.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee school logistics programs, such as bus and food services.
Teach classes or courses to students.
Meet with federal, state, and local agencies to keep updated on policies and to discuss improvements for education programs.
Write articles, manuals, and other publications, and assist in the distribution of promotional literature about facilities and programs.
Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and data on demographic and employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and curriculum change needs.

Average salary
43,581 GBP *
per year

Average salary for School business manager

Men make 28% more than Women

49% of School business managers are men

Big gender gap

50,149 GBP
35,951 GBP

Average salary for part-time School business manager

Average salary for full-time School business manager

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19,406 GBP
19,186 GBP
20,666 GBP

43,581 GBP
35,951 GBP
50,149 GBP

Pay over time for School business manager

Pay for this role has increased over time

46,342 GBP
43,195 GBP
41,467 GBP
42,504 GBP
45,411 GBP
43,581 GBP

Future outlook for School business managers

Poor outlook

581 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

-1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a School business manager and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

44% of people in this role have a Post-master's certificate
37% of people in this role have a Master's degree
9% of people in this role have a High school diploma or equivalent

You could apply directly to become a school business manager if you have a strong background in finance, management or similar. An accountancy qualification may be needed for this job.

You'll usually need experience of motivating people, and experience of working in education will be an advantage.

You'll need:

leadership skills
business management skills
customer service skills
the ability to work well with others
to be flexible and open to change
maths and financial skills
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
knowledge of human resources and employment law
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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