Business Support Manager
Beck Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0GGThis job expired on 14 October 2026 – see similar jobs
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
A key leadership role at the heart of Beck
We are looking for an experienced and highly capable Business Support Manager to join our team at Beck. This is a significant role in a large and busy primary school. As a member of our Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Headteacher and other senior leaders, taking responsibility for the effective management of the school's business and operational functions.
We are looking for someone with strong, well-rounded experience of school business management. You will need to understand how the different parts of a school fit together and be confident working across finance, HR, administration, premises, health and safety and compliance. This isn't a role where you will simply maintain existing systems. We want someone who will get to know Beck, spot where things could work better and have the confidence and expertise to do something about it.
You will lead our administrative and premises teams and take responsibility for ensuring the systems behind the school work effectively. Your responsibilities will include:
- leading and developing the school's administrative and operational systems;
- overseeing financial administration, budget monitoring and expenditure;
- managing HR processes, payroll administration and key workforce information;
- line managing and developing administrative and premises staff, including lunchtime staff;
- overseeing premises, health and safety, contracts, procurement, lettings, licences and insurance;
- ensuring key statutory, Trust and school compliance requirements are met;
- providing clear information and advice to the Headteacher, senior leaders and governors;
- working closely with colleagues across Cascade Multi Academy Trust.
We're Looking For Someone Who:
- has substantial experience of school business, operations or administration, or with experience across a range of relevant areas;
- is financially confident and able to understand, monitor and report on budgets;
- has experience of leading people and getting the best from a team;
- understands the importance of effective HR, premises, health and safety and compliance systems within a school;
- is exceptionally organised and can manage competing priorities without losing sight of what matters;
- can analyse information, solve problems and make sound recommendations;
- communicates confidently and builds positive relationships with a wide range of people;
- has the confidence to take responsibility, make decisions and challenge constructively when needed;
- remains calm when things don't go to plan - because, in a school, they sometimes won't!
- shares our high expectations and genuinely wants to contribute to making Beck better.
You don't need to know the answer to every question on day one! You do need enough breadth of business experience to know what good looks like, where the risks are and when something needs attention.
This could be the role for you if...
You are already working in school business management and are ready for a larger or broader role; or you have significant experience across business operations and are ready to bring that experience together in a school leadership position.
What matters most to us is that you can demonstrate the breadth, judgement and leadership needed to do this role exceptionally well.
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.
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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