School business manager (SBM): interview questions
Get advice on what questions you can ask, and what to look for in the candidate's answer, during the interview process to recruit a school business manager (SBM).
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Use the interview to check they’re right for your school
By the time the interview swings around, your school will have already confirmed the candidates’ competencies through their:
- Application form and CV
- References
- Interview tasks
The interview is your chance to make sure they’re right for your school.
How to use our list of questions
Here's a list of questions that are suitable for an SBM post, plus tips for what to look for in a candidate's answers.
Before you dive in:
Strategy, vision and financial management Can you give an example of how an SBM can make
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