An evaluation framework for appointing a school business manager, built around the ISBL (Institute of School Business Leadership) Professional Standards rather than the Teachers' Standards. 2026 edition, cross-referenced to the Ofsted Schools Inspection Toolkit (for use from September 2026) and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.
What's inside
- Sections covering getting to know you; strategic and operational leadership; financial management and resource allocation; HR and workforce management; estates, health and safety and site management; procurement and value for money; governance, compliance and risk; digital, data and AI; marketing and community engagement; professional development; and safeguarding and safer recruitment
- A 1 to 5 scoring rubric describing what each level of answer looks like
- A safeguarding and safer recruitment section scored Met or Not met, with KCSIE 2026 prompts
- Space for panel notes and section scores for each panel member
13-page PDF, suitable for schools and trusts.
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