Business Manager

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 21 September 2026

Closing Date: Monday 14September 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC9 £47,604.34 to £57,196.54

Working Pattern: 36hours per week

Location: Bell Baxter High School, Cupar

Purpose and Values of Education Directorate

The Education Directorate is committed to Improving Life Chances for All through a wide range of direct services which support our children, young people, families and the wider Fife community. Our approach to improvement is rooted in our core values: Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Equity which reflect the ethos, culture and practice principles of all staff across the directorate. We strive to ensure that our attitudes and behaviour reflect these core values in all our dealings with children, young people, their families, and the wider community in partnership with those who support them.

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Ways in which you have managed budgets and resources in relation to staffing, resources and facilities.

(Consider the following: setting priorities; monitoring expenditure; achieving value for money; balancing operational needs against financial constraints; and ensuring resources are used effectively.)

Ways in which you have ensured that facilities and building resources support the effective delivery of services.

(Consider the following: maintaining a safe and welcoming environment; responding to the needs of building users; planning improvements; and ensuring minimal disruption to day-to-day operations.

Ways in which you have ensured compliance with health and safety, statutory and regulatory requirements.

(Consider the following: risk assessment processes; monitoring compliance; responding to health and safety issues; record keeping; implementing corrective actions; and promoting a culture of safety and wellbeing.)

Ways in which you have contributed to the strategic objectives of your organisation.

(Consider the following: how you have supported senior leaders in achieving priorities; how you have identified opportunities for improvement; how you have influenced decision-making; how you have contributed to positive outcomes through effective planning and leadership.)

Ways in which you have led, managed or supported others to achieve organisational objectives.

(Consider the following: how you have motivated and developed staff; managed performance; supported wellbeing; delegated responsibilities; and fostered a positive and collaborative working environment.

Ways in which your skills, knowledge and experience make you suitable for the role of Secondary Business Manager.

(Consider the following: your understanding of working within a public sector environment; commitment to supporting educational outcomes; ability to work collaboratively; and contribution to continuous improvement and service excellence.)

Job Details

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Business Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational management across all non-teaching functions within a busy secondary school environment.

The post holder will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the effective management of school finances, human resources, administrative services, facilities, health and safety, procurement, and business support functions. They will play a key role in supporting the school's vision and improvement priorities by ensuring that resources are managed efficiently and deliver best value. The importance of effective business management support for Headteachers in areas such as financial planning, budget monitoring and resource management is reflected in local Devolved School Management guidance.

The Business Manager will lead and manage administrative and support staff, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, high performance and excellent customer service. They will be responsible for developing, reviewing and implementing systems and processes that enhance operational efficiency, ensure compliance with relevant legislation and Council policies, and support the effective delivery of educational services.

Working in partnership with central support services and colleagues across the authority, the post holder will contribute to strategic planning, financial management and workforce planning activities, providing professional advice and support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.

As a Business Manager, you will work under the direction and supervision of the Headteacher, contributing to the leadership and management of the school and ensuring that resources, people and processes are aligned to support the best possible outcomes for young people.

A link to the role profile is included below, where you will find more information about the role, with specific reference to essential and desirable criteria for applicants.

Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements

You are required to have an Honours Degree or equivalent educational qualification to SCQF level 10 in a relevant discipline.

You will have extensive experience of working in an educational setting, along with an ability to respond positively in an environment of change.

Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

Further Information

• Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile

• How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.

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For Further Information Please Contact: Rebecca.Farrell@fife.gov.uk