School Business Leadership

Let it Snow!

A snow day is a true test of the SBL skill in handling conflicting demands and prioritising. I'm thinking of making it an interview test...

School Business Leadership

Post-Audit Blues

When you've been working towards something for weeks...How do you deal with post event blues?

School Business Leadership

Ask Anna – How long should I wait?

Dear Anna, I applied for an exciting new job three weeks ago, and I've been constantly checking my emails ever since.

School Business Leadership

Ask Anna – Tips for SBMs starting in new roles. 

Dear Anna, you've written some tips for new SBMs, got any for the experienced SBM moving into a new school this year?

School Business Leadership

Ask Anna – The End of the Summer

Dear Anna, I love my job as an SBM, but I absolutely hate going back after the summer holiday.

School Business Leadership

Ask Anna – MATs and the SBM

Dear Anna, Governors and SLT are starting to talk about joining a MAT next year. I'm worried about what this is going to mean for my role in the school.

School Business Leadership

Ask Anna – Tips for a new SBM

Dear Anna, I've been working as a Finance Officer for 5 years and I have been promoted to School Business Manager...

School Business Leadership

What level are you working at?

It's back to work this week to make a start on a new academic year and I'm thinking about all I've learned about my work through this blog...