The National School Business Management Awards celebrate the achievements of school business management professionals (SBMs), who work hard to ensure their school is as successful as possible.
The judges were looking for the stars of the sector – professionals who go above and beyond to help their entire school community, and who are beacons of inspiration for SBMs across the UK.
And they’ve found them: we are proud to announce the winners of the 2015 National School Business Management Awards below.
Leading support services – sponsored by Unison
Entrants were asked to showcase how they are using resources – people, goods or services – in the most innovative ways. They had to demonstrate how they deploy resources inventively, and how this allows the school to flourish.
Winner: Sandy Tomlinson, Vicarage primary school, London
Core: strategy, efficiency and governance – sponsored by The Consortium
Celebrating SBMs who work hand-in-hand with the headteacher and governors to develop a strategic plan for the school, entrants had to demonstrate their impact in the senior leadership team and securing their school’s future.
Winner: Hazel Wale, Sir John Lawes school, Hertfordshire
Finance – sponsored by Tucasi
We wanted to hear from SBMs tackling the issue of reduced funding in ingenious ways – driving significant additional revenue or making their funds work harder. We wanted to know what you achieved, how you did it and what impact it had.
Winner: Ian Kirkham, Wade Deacon high school, Widnes
Procurement – sponsored by Zenergi
We were looking for leading professionals who have made huge savings and efficiencies over the last academic year, and could see their approach rolled out across all schools.
Winner: Micon Metcalfe, Dunraven school, London
Infrastructure – sponsored by YPO
Entrants needed to show how they changed and shaped their school’s infrastructure to meet the needs of pupils and staff.
Winner: Tim Morton, RSA Academy, West Midlands
Marketing – sponsored by Pebble
Entrepreneurial spirit is the name of the game: we wanted managers who were building vital links with the local community and businesses to raise their profile.
Winner: Justin Smith, Wymondham college, Norfolk
Policy – sponsored by Optimus Education
We wanted to hear from SBMs who are policy authorities in their school, cluster and region.
Winner: Susanna Taylor, St Peter’s Church of England first school, Droitwich
HR – sponsored by The Education Broker
Entrants needed to show how they ensure their school attracts the best candidates – and gets the best from their team.
Winner: Sharon Carlyon, Laurance Haines primary school, Watford
