Job Description

Salary: S10 47,142 - 51,175 - S11 53,713 - 58,953


Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

Headteacher - Aisleen Campbell

We are seeking a School Business Manager to join our team at Epsom and Ewell High School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About Epsom and Ewell High School

Epsom and Ewell High School offers a supportive and vibrant learning environment where students thrive. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives." Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2022 and described as "no ordinary secondary school," we balance academic excellence with preparation for life beyond the curriculum.


Our student-led approach challenges learners to think deeply while our dedicated staff ensure they progress further than national averages. We're proud to be the UK's first recipient of the Schools Mental Health Gold Award, creating an environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.


Professional development is central to our success, with weekly training keeping teaching dynamic and relevant. We have a strong tradition of developing leaders from within, supported by robust in-house programs and a commitment to accelerated career progression at all levels.


At Epsom and Ewell High School, we nurture confident, ambitious students who embrace community, tolerance and high aspiration. Our ethos is simple: our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we truly believe every child can achieve.

Details

Position:

School Business Manager

Contract:

Full time, Permanent

Salary:

S10 47,142 - 51,175 - S11 53,713 - 58,953

Responsible to:

Headteacher

Benefits

Condensed school year with two week half term in October Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes Free on-site parking, with electric car chargers and cycle to work scheme Occupational sick pay

Key responsibilities include:

Work closely with the Trust's central team and cluster leader to support setting the strategic financial and business direction of the relevant schools Negotiate and influence strategic decision making within the schools' senior team Attend senior management/leadership team, full governing committee and appropriate governors' sub-committee meetings as necessary

Essential

Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children Minimum 2 Years of relevant work experience Accounting qualification or equivalent significant experience in financial management

Desirable

School Business Manager qualification i.e. Fellow of NASBM, DSBM, CSBM Knowledge of school or schools' finance and accounting systems, particularly PS Financials, Arbor, GDPRiS and Edupay

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:


Reflective, optimistic and aspirational Collaborative and innovative Committed, engaged and professional Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 11th February 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Job specification

School

Epsom and Ewell High School

Location

Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Ewell, Surrey, KT19 9JW

School type

Secondary, Academies

Job Posted

26/01/2026

Role

Leadership

Subject

Leadership

Employment type

Support staff - full time/year round

Closing date

11/02/2026

Start date

ASAP

Job reference

SBM/012026