Federation Business Manager

Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2PF

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  3 November 2025

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 16.5 - 19.5 Hours, 3 days per week (Flexible hours and days for the successful candidate)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 9

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a vital member of our Leadership Team, the Federation Business Manager (FBM) will lead and manage the business functions of schools within the Summit Federation. Reporting directly to the Executive Headteacher, you will oversee financial management, human resources, health and safety, compliance, administration and site management. You will play a key role in enabling our leadership team and governors to focus on delivering outstanding teaching and learning by ensuring smooth and efficient school operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the federation’s financial strategy and management, ensuring a balanced budget and effective use of public funds
• Manage all HR matters including recruitment, staff appraisals, probation, and compliance with employment legislation
• Oversee site management and health and safety compliance, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment
• Develop and implement a marketing strategy to enhance the school’s reputation and attract prospective families
• Line-manage administration and site staff, ensuring high standards and professional development
• Management procurement processes and fundraising initiatives to support the federation’s long-term financial stability
• Maintain statutory compliance including GDPR, risk registers and policy updates
• Provide confidential administrative support to the Executive Headteacher and Governing Body

Ideal Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in financial management and budget oversight within an educational or similar setting
• Strong knowledge of HR processes including recruitment, payroll and employment law
• Experience managing site operations and health and safety in a school environment
• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills
• Competence in using technology to improve business processes and reporting
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently and work collaboratively with staff and governors

Desirable Qualities

• Experience working in a small, caring school environment
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement effective marketing and fundraising strategies
• Proactive, approachable, and supportive leader who inspires confidence and teamwork

What the school offers its staff

Why Work at the Summit Federation?

• Be part of two small, welcoming schools where you can make a real difference to children’s lives
• Work alongside supportive governors and friendly staff who share a strong sense of community
• Contribute to schools that nurtures every child’s unique qualities
• Enjoy a role that offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to develop professionally within our Leadership Team
• Flexible part-time hours to support a healthy work-life balance

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.

The Summit Federation is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Business Manager to join our new federation and senior leadership team.

The Summit Federation is made up of two small warm, welcoming and thriving primary schools in the Holme Valley: Holme Junior & Infant School, and Hinchliffe Mill Junior & Infant School. Our schools cater for children from Reception to Year 6 and we pride ourselves on placing the child and family at the heart of everything we do.

Our school communities work together by following our unique school values and ensure we nurture every child’s unique talents. We are developing our curriculum to ensure it is broad and balanced, stimulating, challenging, and tailored to individual needs, fostering enquiring learners who are ready to make meaningful contributions to wider society.

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 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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 63 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School website
• Email address: head@holmejischool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01484687362
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hinchliffe-mill-junior-and-infant-school

It is with great pleasure to welcome you to Hinchliffe Mill Junior & Infant School on the border of the beautiful Peak District National Park and in the 'Summer Wine' country.

We are proud to be at the heart of a community that is passionate about educating young people. Hinchliffe Mill strives to provide the best opportunities to support the development of every child from four to eleven and promotes learning for everyone for life. We believe in forming strong partnerships with our community and providing an excellent service to enable every family and young person with the greatest opportunity to improve their life chances. We welcome your cooperation in providing your child with every advantage for development within school and value parental support. Positive relationships are the key to success.

Our school values encompass what we believe our children should foster during their time with us to become well-rounded citizens in our community and the wider world. We cultivate our children to be honest, communicate clearly, respectful, have confidence, embrace responsibility, support one another and be resilient in all that they do for their future. We aim to provide first quality learning and teaching experiences for your child to ensure they are equipped with the vital skills, knowledge and understanding to live in a forever changing world. Our curriculum drivers enhance our young peoples experiences beyond our ambitious National Curriculum. We believe that our children benefit from the involvement within the community, gaining diverse experiences and have a sense of understanding sustainability. We hope your child will be happy, safe, achieve and enjoy the time they are with us at Hinchliffe Mill.

Arranging a visit to Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@holmejischool.co.uk.

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