School Business Manager

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9DD

17 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
8 August 2025

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Term time only plus 5 additional days
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 8 SCP 24 - 27 (FTE £35,412 - £38,220) ACTUAL SALARY £30,833 - £33,277

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust has created a brand-new School Business Manager role.

The BKCAT prides itself on being an organisation that supports individual professional goals and career development; therefore, we are offering the successful candidate the opportunity to complete an accredited Level 4 Diploma for School Business Managers, which could lead further career progression within the Trust and beyond. We welcome applications from both experienced Business Managers and Office Managers or Senior Administrators, eager to advance their careers and take on a new challenge. The successful candidate will have access to the expertise of colleagues in the Trust.

As the School Business Manager post is based in school, the successful candidate will be required to work term time only, which is fantastic for those who want to develop in their career, but also have outside priorities, such as childcare to consider. Alternatively, the school holidays provide frequent rest periods from your role, imagine the travel destinations you could tick from your bucket list within 6 weeks! The successful candidate will have 5 days extra to work during the school holidays throughout the academic year, the extra working days are flexible and to be agreed with the line manager.

We are looking for a highly efficient and passionate person to join our dedicated staff team where everyone is valued and supported. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational business functions within the school to which you are appointed.

The successful candidate will provide leadership in a range of areas including finance, human resources, facilities management, administration and GDPR/data protection. You should be highly organised and a confident communicator who is capable of thinking strategically, with the ability to lead and deliver an outstanding service.

The successful candidate will:

be professional when dealing with parents, staff, children and other stakeholders in the school
be committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school
have proven leadership and organisational skills in education sector administration and financial management
have drive, initiative and is passionate about making a difference to the children and community we serve
have the ability to mentor and supervise staff to deliver an outstanding service
be flexible, enthusiastic and resilient
be a confident decision maker with the ability to persuade and negotiate
have excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and keep up to date with changes in the role and sector

Key duties will include:

managing the recruitment process
taking a lead role in planning, monitoring and evaluation of budgets and management ofexpenditure
providing advice and guidance to staff, SLT and Academy Council on a range of complex issues, including specialist areas
the development, implementation and monitoring of support systems/procedures/policies, including those directed by the Trust
managing non-teaching operations and the line management of support staff as directedanalysing and evaluating information, providing detailed reports and recommendations
taking ownership of issues, queries or complaints received into the school office and either resolve these where possible, or ensure that they are dealt with by the appropriate person
managing the facilities and premises including compliance with health and safety legislation

What the school offers its staff

English Martyrs is a vibrant and caring one form entry primary school with nursery provision. At English Martyrs, we are proud of our excellent reputation, which is built upon the extensive local history, our excellent attainment and outcomes for pupils and outstanding pastoral care. The successful candidate will join a committed and hardworking team who are devoted to supporting each other and a leadership team who are committed to supporting personal development through CPD and collaboration.

Children, staff and each member of the school communities are encouraged to strive for greatness through self-belief and determination.

All applicants must be happy to play a full part in the life of our Trust and its schools and actively support the distinctive Catholic ethos.

Further benefits from the Trust:

Induction: We offer an annual welcome event for all new employees and provide local induction programmes, online learning packages and regular team meetings.

Pensions: Fantastic pension schemes with competitive employer contributions.

Continuous Development: Access to professional and personal development to support you with your role.

Events and Networking: Opportunities to attend events throughout the year; Celebrations, expert seminars/talks, wellbeing days and more.

Employee help and support: We are committed to our staff and pupil wellbeing. You will have access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support a range of issues including physiotherapy, physical and mental health support, access to specialist counselling and much more.

Opportunities for collaboration As mentioned above with colleagues across our Trust, but also collaboration with peers across the schools in the Leeds Diocese.

Generous family friendly policies.

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

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.