- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 1059 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Beaver Road Primary School website

School Business Partner
More than one location, Connect Alliance Trust18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
June 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
2 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week All Year Round
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £55940 - £59715
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.
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.
What the school offers its staff
- A friendly and welcoming staff and school community
- Opportunities to be at the forefront of innovative devvelopments
- Exceptional professional development opportunities
- Create, develop and shape the trust role alongside experienced teams
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 Connect Alliance Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- joan.pennington@connectalliancetrust.co.uk
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 joan.pennington@connectalliancetrust.co.uk.
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