Academy Business Leader

Baildon Church of England Primary School, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 6TE

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £39,862.00 - £42,839.00 Annually (Actual)

Academy Business Leader job summary

We are looking for someone who:

Will help shape the future direction of the school by overseeing key areas such as finance, operations, compliance, and resource management. Your expertise and leadership will enable staff to focus on what matters most - delivering high-quality teaching and learning for our pupils. The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute strategically to school improvement and to make a tangible difference to the lives of children and families within our community.

We can offer you:

A nurturing, inclusive and ambitious Church of England school where children are encouraged to grow academically, socially and spiritually. Our vision is rooted in strong Christian values, and we work hard to ensure that every child feels valued, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential. The school sits at the heart of the Baildon community and benefits from committed staff, supportive families and enthusiastic pupils who make our school a vibrant and welcoming place to learn and work.

‘The school creates a strong sense of community, where every pupil is valued and respected. Deep mutual respect between pupils and staff creates a safe and supportive environment. Pupils trust the adults around them, knowing they genuinely care about their well-being and success. This enables them to thrive, both personally and academically.’ Ofsted December 2024

Visits to the school are actively encouraged by arrangement with the school office: office@baildon.bdat-academies.org

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Baildon Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 427 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Baildon Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/baildon-church-of-england-primary-school

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