Supporting the School Business Manager
WorkingSBM has been here for 8 years supporting the School Business Manager with a platform to talk about your role and the pressures you face everyday. Now, in 2024, changes have bought about a new partnership. WorkingSBM has joined up with 1st Pillar Limited to offer even more support for the SBM.
Click on the link above to reach the 1st Pillar site and see the services we offer to support you, as well as up to date news, blogs and information.
Being a School Business Manager is hard work, challenging, diverse and lots of fun! But how does it feel? And when things get tough – who can help and support? The SBM role demands a variety of skills, you’ll find that no two jobs are ever the same and for this reason it can be a lonely position. You are NOT alone.
Here at 1st Pillar and WorkingSBM we want to show you that there is someone out there who can help. We want to help you rediscover your resilience, confidence and creativity with a platform for all hardworking SBMs to share their tricks and well-being tips, ask questions, and be reassured that someone else is going through exactly the same as you.
Whether you are a brand new SBM or long-in-the-tooth experienced there will be something here for you. Have a look through our blogs, or feel free to contact us if you have a question. If we can’t help you – we’ll know someone who can…
Blog Posts
What’s to become of the SBM? - I had three separate conversations last week on how the role of the School Business Manager is changing. Conversations with strong advocates of the role telling me there is no way back now. That we all have to move forward in a new landscape of School Business Management. A landscape that probably doesn’t include the… Continue reading What’s to become of the SBM?
Popular Blogs
What does a School Business Manager do? - What does a School Business Manager do? If you are looking to move into the role, here is the answer.
School Business Leadership Truths - In the same style as Baz Luhrmann's song "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)", let's lay out the truths of School Business Leadership.Our Favourite Blogs
Fate whispers to the warrior… - You cannot withstand the storm...and the SBL whispers back...I am the storm.
It’s all about the Journey - We are SBLs. Lets stay out all day, running through fields, jumping in the puddles, swimming in the river and investigating anything of interest...
The Magical World of Education - At this time of year it is great to switch off for a few days, spend time with those you love and let your mind wander off...
