Business Support Manager
Beck Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0GG20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Actual salary: £37,442 - £40,921 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Beck Primary School is seeking an exceptional Business Support Manager to join ourdedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, proactive and highlymotivated professional to play a key role in the smooth and successful operation of ourschool.
As part of Cascade Multi Academy Trust, you will contribute to our vision oftransforming the life chances of children, providing safe and inspiring learningenvironments and making a positive impact within our local communities.
The Role
You will coordinate and manage the school's day-to-day business and operational support functions, including administration, finance, HR, premises, catering and cleaning services, working closely with the Headteacher and relevant Trust central teams.
The postholder will ensure that effective systems and procedures are in place to support the smooth running of the school, provide accurate information to support decision-making and manage relevant support staff within their area of responsibility.
The postholder will contribute to the development and improvement of school business processes while ensuring that Trust policies, procedures and delegated responsibilities are followed.
We're Looking For Someone Who:
- Has excellent organisational, planning and analytical skills.
- Demonstrates strong financial management and budget monitoring experience.
- Has experience leading and managing teams.
- Is confident using management information systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Is committed to making a positive difference to children's lives.
What the school offers its staff
What we Offer:
A supportive Central Team and collaborative school leadership community
Employer-funded enhanced DBS check
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee benefits including Westfield Health, EAP, Health Cash Plan, ListeningService
Why Beck Primary School?
Beck Primary School is a welcoming and ambitious school at the heart of itscommunity, with a strong commitment to ensuring every child achieves their fullpotential. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing, inclusive environment wherechildren are encouraged to be confident, resilient and successful learners.
As part of Cascade Multi Academy Trust, Beck Primary School benefits from thesupport, expertise and opportunities that come from being part of a collaborativefamily of schools. The Trust's vision is to transform the life chances of children,provide safe and inspiring learning environments, and create exceptional placesfor staff to work and develop their careers.
Joining Beck Primary School means becoming part of a Trust that values its peopleand invests in their development. You will work alongside experienced andsupportive colleagues across the Trust, with access to professional networks,training opportunities and shared expertise.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Cascade MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding policy and Safer Recruitment policy can be found on Cascade’s website.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education advice, the Trust will carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates.
Shortlisted candidates are required to complete a self-declaration criminal history form prior to interview and any disclosures will be discussed with candidates at the interview stage.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS prior to employment commencing.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Beck Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 690 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Beck Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@cascademat.co.uk
About the School:
We would love you to come and visit us and have a tour of the school.
Beck Primary School is the largest Primary School in Sheffield, educating pupils from 2 – 11 years old. The school is incredibly inclusive with an eight place Integrated Resources, a Specialist Hub and a newly formed Nurture Unit. Pupil premium numbers are significant, and 2023 outcomes are below National. The school is three form entry and following a series of successful funding bids the school environment has been greatly improved over the last five years. We are fortunate to offer our pupils a three-year swimming programme, a full-time music, PE and computing teacher.
Due to a well-managed budget, the school is well resourced to support pupils on their educational journey.
The school is passionate about enriching the curriculum and looks for every opportunity to educate children in the real world, through visits and residential visits.
A morning and after school club, run by the school, is available for all pupils and is widely used by parents.
Beck staff team are enthusiastic, good fun and care deeply about the pupils in their care.
Arranging a visit to Beck Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@cascademat.co.uk.
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