School Business Manager

Cardinal Griffin Catholic College, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 4AW

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  7 November 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  22 October 2025

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: £39,152.00 - £44,075.00 Annually (FTE)

School Business Manager job summary

Are you ready to play a vital role in shaping the future of a thriving school? We’re looking for a dynamic School Business Manager to join our Leadership Team and lead the way in delivering exceptional business support across finance, HR, facilities, and administration.

Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is a successful 11-18 secondary school and sixth form in Cannock, Staffordshire, and a proud member of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust. Rooted in Catholic values, we are committed to nurturing the whole child — academically, spiritually, and personally. Our inclusive and caring community supports every student to achieve their full potential, with a strong focus on high standards, mutual respect, and personal growth.

This position is full-time, whole year.

We need someone to:

Take charge of budgeting, financial planning, and reporting — ensuring every pound is spent wisely to support our school’s vision

Lead and develop our hardworking teams, from finance to site services, fostering a positive and productive working environment

Ensure our school is safe, welcoming, and fully compliant with all health & safety and regulatory standards

Drive innovation and efficiency across all business functions to support staff and student success

What you will need

Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and empower teams

Strong financial expertise with hands-on experience managing budgets and forecasts

Organisational brilliance with a flexible, solutions-focused mindset

Experience in a school business management or similar fast-paced environment

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

Why you’ll love it here

Join a forward-thinking Leadership Team committed to excellence and continuous improvement

Make a real, tangible difference to the daily lives of staff and students

Enjoy a competitive salary with opportunities for professional development, and career growth opportunities

Work in a supportive and friendly environment where your ideas really matter

Apply Today

If you’re ready to lead with passion, purpose, and precision — apply now and be part of something special!

Be part of a school community where every role matters and help make a difference in the lives of our students.

Informal enquiries and further details can be obtained from Mrs M Kelsey, HR Manager via email mkelsey@sgacmat.co.uk Visits to the school are recommended and warmly welcomed. For further information about Cardinal Griffin Catholic College, please visit the school website, https://www.cardinalgriffin.staffs.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is proud to be part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone: 01538 493777

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application. Applicants will be subject to an online search if shortlisted. Where the role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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.

About Cardinal Griffin Catholic College

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 775 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cardinal Griffin Catholic College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cardinal-griffin-catholic-college-cannock

Are you looking for a new challenge in an innovative and supportive 11-18 Catholic school? Now part of the newly expanded Painsley Catholic Academy, the largest multi-academy in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is looking to recruit dynamic, forward-thinking and inspirational staff to join us on our journey to success. With a strong Catholic ethos that puts ‘love’ at the heart of its community, the school provides a haven where all can flourish. Situated just outside the town centre and easily accessed by train, bus or the M6, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is proud of its strong community links and its beautiful grounds.

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