School Business Manager
The Derby High School, Lancs, Lancashire, BL9 9NH27 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 June 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: FULL YEAR - 37 Hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- SM2 - Scale Point 48 - 50
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Derby High School is seeking to appoint a new SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER to join us in June 2026. This is a key position within our Senior Leadership Team and an exciting opportunity to play an important role in driving the school forward towards our ambition to for excellence.
The School Business Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the strategy and business function of the school, including financial resource management, human resources, facility and property management and health and safety of the school. They will lead and develop the Support Staff team and co-ordinate the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively allowing members of the Senior Leadership Team to focus on Teaching and Learning.
We warmly welcome you to visit the school in advance of your application. To arrange this please contact Mrs Sandra Silgram-Clynes, the Headteacher’s PA at headteacherspa@thederbyhighschool.co.uk or via the school number 0161 764 1819.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, appointments will be subject to a full DBS check and references. To apply for this post, please download and complete the application form and provide a letter of application outlining how you meet the criteria detailed in the application pack. Application forms and the application letter should be emailed to Mrs Sandra Silgram-Clynes, the Headteacher’s PA at headteacherspa@thederbyhighschool.co.uk
Closing date: 9am,20thApril2026
Interviews to follow thereafter.
What the school offers its staff
At The Derby High School we value all our staff and their well-being. We place a huge emphasis on professional development and provide opportunities for staff to lead, collaborate and take part in action research. Staff are overwhelmingly proud to work at the school.
In recent years, despite challenges faced through the pandemic and school funding, our business practice, school organisation and school building has improved at pace with updated technology, greater efficiency in our work and a more inspiring learning environment.
I firmly believe though that The Derby High School has the capacity to further improve with the potential to develop as a leading proponent of forward-looking education. This view is shared by Governors and the leadership team. The new School Business Manager is crucial to delivering on our ambitions.
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Derby High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 951 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Derby High School website
- Email address
- headteacherspa@thederbyhighschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 764 1819
The Derby High School is an over-subscribed 11-16 Co-Educational School situated in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchester. Year on year our students make exceptional progress and we are currently the highest performing school in Bury for Progress 8 (most recent validated Progress 8 measure stands at +0.30). Alongside this student progress in Mathematics is positive and above the national average. We are an inclusive school serving a diverse student population who are a joy to be around. The leadership of the school at every level is a key strength and this was recognised by Ofsted in our most recent full inspection. We boast a talented staff with a commitment to delivering the highest standards and who are overwhelmingly proud to belong to the school. All who visit The Derby High School are impressed by the warm and welcoming environment that we work in.
Arranging a visit to The Derby High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacherspa@thederbyhighschool.co.uk.
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