School Business Manager
Acklam Grange School, Middlesbrough, TS5 8PB21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours a week | Whole year working
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade L31 – L33 (NJC) (£43,149 - £45,529)
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Evidence of success in building and forming working relationships across professional and operational boundaries
- Experience of working in a business position
- Experience of understanding managing budgets effectively and ensuring financial propriety with organisational procedures and current legislation
- Advanced computer literacy skills, especially in spreadsheets and school management information systems
- Knowledge & understanding of Health & Safety legislation including risk assessment etc
- Ability to manage own work effectively using initiative to achieve objectives
- Ability to delegate and manage team members
- Analytical skills - analyse complex data and information and use this to monitor and support activities to promote solutions
- Good negotiation skills in order to negotiate contracts and ensure value for money
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to produce accurate work to tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work and influence at all levels
- Organised approach to work in relation to professional standards and competencies
- Good IT skills across a range of IT packages
- Flexible approach to changing work tasks and prioritising to specific needs
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to Equal Opportunities and customer service practices in the context of service delivery
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Excellent oral/written communication and negotiation skills
- Able to deliver value for money initiatives
- Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities within an education environment
- Evidence drive, enthusiasm and commitment in the achievement of business objectives
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to the ongoing professional development of all of our staff and value the contribution they make each and every day to enrich the lives of our learners. If you would like to be part of our TLLT family, we can offer you:
- A staff wellbeing package offering support in all areas of wellbeing and comfort
- Fantastic ongoing and everchanging CPD opportunities and packages led by experts
- A commitment to sharing best practice
- A culture based on shared values, driven and empowered by staff
- An exceptional leadership team, passionate about our learners
- A comprehensive, inclusive, family working environment firmly rooted in our local community
- An environment where staff and students alike feel valued, encouraged and empowered to reach their potential
- Competitive salaries and pension schemes (TPS & LGPS)
- Family friendly policies and values
- Discounts and benefits
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Acklam Grange School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1452 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Acklam Grange School website
- Email address
- humanresources@acklamgrange.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01642277700
Acklam Grange School and Linthorpe Community Primary School converted to academies on 01 July 2018 and are co-founders of The Legacy Learning Trust multi academy trust, with a shared vision:
Placing learners and learning at the heart of all that we do
Acklam Grange School is a large, 11 – 16 urban, multi-cultural secondary school (NOR 1441) with
first class facilities in new campus-style BSF buildings. We place the students at the heart of all that we do.
We gained Teaching School status in 2017 to provide high quality training, development and support to new and experienced school staff.
We place the students at the heart of all that we do. We offer you:
• A school ranked in the top 20% of in the country for student progress for four years running.
• A school with a broad and balanced curriculum where all subjects are valued.
• National Award winner for ’Outstanding Secondary School Progress 2018’ by the Education Business Awards.
• The top performing school overall in Middlesbrough for four years running and ranked one of the top 5 in the Real Schools’ Guide of Teesside state secondary schools.
• Consistently outstanding GCSE results including 9-4 English & Maths 70%, 76% 9-4 English, 77% 9-4 Maths with 27 subjects performing above national figures.
• A nationally recognised, bespoke professional development programme – AGS Inspire.
• A comprehensive, inclusive, family working environment firmly rooted in our local community.
• A commitment to both academic and pastoral success with SMSC as a driving force and strength.
• Staff well-being package supported by a serving NHS practitioner which is nationally recognised.
• SSAT Award winners for 5 years running.
Arranging a visit to Acklam Grange School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email humanresources@acklamgrange.org.uk.
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