Academy Business Manager

Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Multi Academy Trust in Doncaster seeks an experienced Business Manager to oversee finances, manage HR processes, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a background in business or management, excellent financial knowledge, and strong leadership skills. This role offers opportunities for career development and supports a positive school environment, focusing on the well-being of staff and students.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Access to health and wellbeing services

Free flu jabs annually

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a business, financial, or management role, preferably in education or public sector.
• Excellent knowledge of financial planning, budget management, and accounting principles.
• Strong ability to manage staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all school finances, including budget setting and monitoring.
• Manage HR processes, including recruitment and payroll.
• Ensure the school premises are safe and well-maintained.

Skills

Financial management

HR management

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

DSBM or equivalent accounting/business qualification

Job description

The Directors of Exceed Learning Partnership and Governors of The Mallard Academy are looking to appoint an experienced Business Manager to contribute to the academy’s further development in the year ahead.

The Mallard Academy is part of Exceed Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust that currently comprises of 10 Academies, Bentley High Street Primary School, Carr Lodge Academy, Edlington Victoria Academy, Hall Cross Academy, Hill Top Academy, The Mallard Academy Rosedale Primary School, Sandringham Primary School, Sheep Dip Lane Academy, and Willow Primary School.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Overseeing all school finances, including budget setting, monitoring, reporting, and managing the school’s long‑term financial strategy.
• HR and Personnel: Managing all HR processes, including recruitment, contracts, payroll information, and staff well‑being initiatives, in line with legal requirements.
• Premises Management: Working with our Estates department to ensure the school premises, facilities, and resources are safe, well‑maintained, and compliant with all health and safety regulations.
• Administration: Overseeing and improving the efficiency of the school’s administrative functions.
• Strategy and Compliance: Working alongside the Headteacher and Governors to develop and implement the school’s strategic plan and ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements.

What We Are Looking For In Our Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a business, financial, or management role, preferably within an education or public sector setting.
• Excellent knowledge of financial planning, budget management, and accounting principles.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to manage staff effectively (e.g., admin, site, catering).
• Exceptional organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency in relevant IT systems.
• A relevant professional qualification (e.g., DSBM, or equivalent accounting/business qualification) is highly desirable.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused, and resilient approach.
• The ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents, governors, and external stakeholders.
• A genuine commitment to supporting the ethos and success of a primary school environment.

Working In Exceed Learning Partnership Will Offer

• Excellent career development.
• Talented and hard‑working professional colleagues who are committed to children’s success across the curriculum.
• The support of being part of a successful Multi Academy Trust.
• Access to the most up‑to‑date training and development for Teaching Assistants.
• Wonderful pupils and parents who support the school in all its aspirations.
• A highly committed and supportive Academy Governing Board and Trust Board of Directors.
• An inclusive ethos in which everyone is valued and respected.
• An ethos where we promote and support the importance of physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
• Access to our health and wellbeing services through our partnership with Schools Advisory Service which gives employees access to physiotherapy, exercise programmes, wellbeing support and 24‑hour access to GP appointments for you and your family.
• Free flu jabs annually.

At Exceed Learning Partnership, we have a strong culture of school improvement, and professional development is at the heart of the Trust and all its academies. Our leaders have a wealth of knowledge and are highly experienced in improving outcomes for pupils and supporting career development for staff. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join this team and make a difference.

Informal communication and a visit to the academy is advised and we will be happy for you to come and see our academy in action. To arrange to visit please contact Lorraine Burton, People and Culture Manager on 01709 805175 or by email [e-mail].

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.