Academy Business Leader - Bradford Forster Academy
Bradford Forster Academy, Bradford, BD4 8RG22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
12 May 2026 at 10am
Date listed
20 April 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
- Salary BDL8 - BDL14 (£61,534 - £71,330)
Additional allowances
Salary BDL8 - BDL14 (£61,534 - £71,330)
Academy Business Leader - Bradford Forster Academy job summary
Bradford Forster Academy (BFA) is seeking to appoint an exceptional Academy Business Leader to lead and shape the operational core of the Academy. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a strategically minded professional to play a pivotal role in driving operational and financial excellence, directly influencing the culture, environment and engagement of pupils, while championing the values of both the academy and the Trust.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic leader with credibility and confidence to build strong, purposeful relationships with senior leaders. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality operational services that enable the Headteacher and staff to focus on what matters most: outstanding educational outcomes for every child.
We need from you:
A genuine passion for delivering operational excellence in support of educational success
Significant experience of leading finance, operations and human resource functions
Strong leadership, planning and estate management skills
A collaborative approach, with a commitment to teamwork, partnership working, and highest professional standards
Outstanding communication, interpersonal and relationship-management skills
Drive, ambition and the ability to lead continuous improvement
A clear commitment to the mission, vision and values of BDAT
We can offer you:
A supportive and experienced network of Academy Business Leaders within a Trust that champions inclusive, values-led leadership.
A varied, challenging and highly rewarding role working with diverse communities
Opportunities to shape and influence Trust-wide operational strategy, systems and culture via BDAT’s Professional Learning Communities.
High-quality professional development and leadership learning
The chance to make measurable difference to the safety, sustainability and effectiveness of the school environment and ultimately to the lives of children, staff and communities.
Hours of work are flexible to meet the needs of the Academy but will not routinely exceed 37 hours per week. Occasional evening work is expected, and this role is office based at Bradford Forster Academy.
Employer: Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust
Reporting to: Headteacher
Accountable to: Chief Financial Officer
Duration of Post: Permanent
Probationary period 6 months
Salary: BDL8 - BDL14 (£61,534 - £71,330)
Work Pattern: Full Time, All Year Round
Closing date 12th May 9am
Interview date 19th May
Start date: 1st September 2026
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
‘Everyone working in or for our school service shares an objective to help keep
children and young people safe and promote each child’s welfare by
contributing to:
• providing a safe environment for children and young people to learn
and develop in our school setting, and
• identifying children and young people who are suffering or likely to
suffer significant harm, and taking appropriate action with the aim of
making sure they are kept safe both at home and in our school setting’
BFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its students.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Bradford Forster Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 969 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bradford Forster Academy website
Bradford Forster Academy, which opened in September 2015 as a new 11-16 Church of England Academy, as part of the new Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust. We currently have 1033 students on roll from years 7 to 11 and Summer 2020 saw our first cohort of students successfully completing their time with us and going on to take up a wide range of local and national Post-16 courses and positions.
Bradford Forster Academy is an exceptional school with high aspirations and ambition for our young people.
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