Strategic School Business Manager
The Whitby High School, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 2NU27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2027
Closing date
7 December 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 November 2026
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
- £56,807.00 - £64,850.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 12 - SCP 40-45
Strategic School Business Manager job summary
Grade 12 - SCP 40-45
£56,807 - £64,850
37 Hours Per Week
52 Weeks Per Year
For April 2027, we are seeking to appoint a motivated, committed and dynamic Strategic School Business Manager and leader to join The Whitby High School. The School Business Manager will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on school strategic direction and outcomes, joining a team of ambitious senior leaders and becoming an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team.
The successful candidate will be able to think strategically and act operationally. With a remit spanning the Main School Office, Finance, Premises, HR, IT, Media & Marketing and Catering provision. The successful candidate will be a core member of the Senior Leadership Team and will work closely with the Headteacher.
To view the Person Specification and Job Description for this role, follow this link - Application Pack
To be equal to the challenge, you will require:
- Experience of planning 1-3-year budgets, drafting funding proposals, monitoring contract performance and overseeing recruitment
- A high level of HR management experience
- A high level of commercial acumen and business expertise
- An analytical mindset and meticulous attention to detail
- Proven ability to balance competing priorities
- Line management experience of a large team/s
Finally, a formal business qualification, preferably together with an HR qualification, along with other relevant qualifications and experience is required.
We would like to hear from candidates who are:
- Committed to High Quality Inclusive Practice
- Committed to Safeguarding and the Wellbeing of our school community
- Able to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential
- Energetic with a can-do attitude
- Able to communicate effectively with students, staff and other stakeholders
- Committed to contributing to the personal development of every child.
In return, we will offer you:
- High quality induction
- Friendly and supportive staff
- Commitment to support your professional development
- Attractive pension plan
- Opportunity for additional paid duties
- Flexible start / finish times and negotiation around hours considered
- Free Gym facilities
- Active and well-funded staff wellbeing group
- Ample free onsite staff parking facilities
Closing Date: Noon, Monday 7th December
You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. References can be requested after appointment if requested.
Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants for all posts will be subject to stringent vetting including online searches for shortlisted candidates.
The Whitby High School is an equal opportunities employer.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Whitby High School is committed to the safeguarding of all our students and staff. The successful candidate will be bound by the school’s safeguarding children processes, undertake safeguarding training as necessary and all appointments are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Baring checks from the DBS. All candidates will be expected to provide sources for two professional references.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Whitby High School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1398 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
A warm welcome to The Whitby High School and thank you for expressing an interest to join our highly skilled and committed staff team.
Commitment is a core value at our school and underpins all that we do. To join this school is to join a team of professionals who are fully committed to achieving the very best experiences and outcomes for the young people in our care. Along with respect, kindness and inclusivity, we offer an opportunity for our young people to grow, to thrive and to be valued and successful members of their local and wider community.
Every adult in our school plays an important part in a young person's life choices and experiences. We are all committed to 'The Whitby Way' and we want you to be part of this, too.
This is a place where people want to be.
Is this the place for you?
If so, I would love to hear from you.
Mrs. Geraldine Fraser (BEd, MSc, NPQH)
Headteacher
School location
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