- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 1059 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Beaver Road Primary School website
School Business Partner
More than one location, Connect Alliance Trust13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
June 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
2 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week All Year Round
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 11 - £55940 - £59715 Pay Award Pending
What skills and experience we're looking for
Connect Alliance Trust (CAT) is seeking a dynamic, high-level professional for a unique dual-aspect leadership role. This position bridges the gap between high-level Trust strategy and the daily operational success of a large, vibrant primary school.
The Role
This is a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious school business professional to operate at both a local and a strategic Trust level:
- School Business Manager (4 Days): You will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team at Beaver Road Primary School (1,100+ pupils), strategically leading finance, operations, HR, and estates. You will empower academic leaders by managing the professional support services that allow teaching and learning to flourish.
- School Business Partner (1 Day): You will join the Trust Central Team to provide high-level financial and operational oversight to allocated schools. You will lead on strategic projects, benchmarking, and risk management, supporting the Trust’s continued expansion and excellence.
- Financial : Lead 3-to-5-year financial planning, monitor monthly budgets, and prepare technical accruals/prepayments for Trust reports.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee estates, health and safety, and large-scale contracts in collaboration with the Trust Estates Manager.
- People Leadership: Manage business support and estates staff, ensuring strict adherence to Safer Recruitment and Single Central Record (SCR) compliance.
- Strategic Liaison: Serve as the vital link between school leaders and the Trust executive team, identifying procurement opportunities and driving "best value".
Key Responsibilities
About You
We are looking for a resilient, self-motivated leader who possesses:
- Qualifications: A minimum Level 4 professional qualification in School Business Management or Accounting (e.g., CSBM, DSBM, AAT).
- Experience: At least 3 years of experience in a business function within education or the public sector, with a proven track record in rigorous financial monitoring.
- Skills: High level IT skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders and challenge effectively.
- Integrity: A deep commitment to safeguarding, equality, and the professional integrity required for high-pressure environments.
All applications should be made online via: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Trust/m20lt
Closing date: 5th May 2026
Shortlisting: 6th May 2026
Interview date: TBC
What the school offers its staff
Why Connect Alliance Trust?
As the Trust expands, this remit is designed to scale, offering the successful candidate the chance to grow alongside us. You will be part of a collaborative senior team that values professional development and recognises everyone’s unique background and experience.
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.
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 Connect Alliance Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- hr@brps.net
Connect Alliance Trust, based in Manchester, formed in September 2025 and consists of five Manchester Primary Schools. These include, Barlow Hall Primary School, Beaver Road Primary School, Brookburn Community Primary School, Cavendish Community Primary School and Northenden Community School.
The trust is committed to building a strong family of schools, enhancing educational standards and opportunities for our local communities. Our shared vision and values underpin our trust’s development: a commitment to academic excellence, a culture of collaboration and an inclusive environment built on respect. The executive trust leaders have a strong track record in school improvement, having improved schools in need of support and championed the development of teaching talent through local teaching hubs.
School Details
Beaver Road Primary School
Arranging a visit to Connect Alliance Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@brps.net.
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