Business Manager

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

Job summary

A local authority in Oldham is seeking a Business Manager for Roundthorn Primary Academy. The successful candidate will handle strategic planning, manage financial and HR functions, and contribute to the leadership team. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude who can work collaboratively and is committed to high standards. This role requires experience in the education sector or a relevant business background. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Automatic enrolment into a pension scheme

Cycle to work schemes

Access to employee assistance programme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the education sector is welcome.
• Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team is essential.
• Commitment to achieving high standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic planning including financial management.
• Oversee HR, ICT, health, safety, and estates.
• Ensure the best use of available resources.

Skills

Team player

Multi-tasking

Motivation skills

Financial planning

HR management

Leadership

Education

Experience in education sector or business background

Job description

Roundthorn Primary Academy

Business Manager

Ref : 001207

Contract : Permanent

Start Date : Monday 2nd March 2026

Grade : Focus-Trust Grade 7. SCP 29-33

Salary : From £39,862 FTE pro rata

Work Pattern : Term-time plus 2 weeks (41 weeks). Salary will be pro rata to reflect the work pattern

Hours : 37 per week

Based : Roundthorn Primary Academy, Roundthorn Road, Oldham OL4 5LN

Closing Date : Monday 12th January 2026 at 12 noon

Interview & Assessment Dates : 19th & 20th January 2026

Applications must be made online via ‘My New Term’

Information about the role

Roundthorn Primary Academy, is seeking to recruit to a School Business Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join our school and growing Trust. The role will report directly to the Headteacher, being responsible for strategic planning including financial, HR, ICT, Health, Safety and estates to ensure the school makes the best possible use of the resources available.

This role is key to the success of the school and we seek a Business Manager who has a positive attitude, who is solution focused, cares about making a difference to the outcomes of our pupils and can take others along the journey with them.

The successful candidate will need to be a team player who is able to multi-task effectively, motivate others and demonstrate a commitment to achieving high standards.

Applicants with experience of working in the education sector are welcome to apply as are those with a business background. The ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team is essential. We believe in recruiting the very best staff to support our pupils. The post-holder will be a full and active member of the Senior Leadership Team of the school.

The role will be based at Roundthorn Primary Academy, but could involve some travel to our other schools within the Trust. This of course will be reasonable and appropriate to the role.

Focus-Trust

Focus-Trust was established in 2012. We are a charitable primary trust, based in the North West of England and West Yorkshire and are dedicated to working with our 15 primary schools.

It is the core purpose of Focus-Trust to continually strive to be a learning organisation, where the learning of all children and adults is valued and promoted.

We passionately believe equality of opportunity starts with education; irrespective of where you were born or where you live, a high-quality education in one of our great schools will make a fundamental difference to all our children's lives, career prospects and social mobility.

We are proud to have a great team of people working in our central team and within our schools who always put children at the heart of our practice. We are committed to providing excellent professional development opportunities for all our staff and always aim to be an employer of choice.

We welcome people who share our values and approach to our work and who can help us make our mission a reality; ‘Learning together, making the difference’ and help us demonstrate our vision; ‘Great schools at the heart of our communities’.

To apply please click on the link to “My New Term” below :

Business Manager at Roundthorn Primary Academy, Oldham, Greater Manchester | MyNewTerm

Additional Reasons to Join Us

• Automatic enrolment into a Teachers or Local Government Pension Scheme (albeit employees can opt out if they choose to)
• Terms and conditions which are in line with national for Teaching staff, and a Focus-Trust pay and grading structure which applies to all support staff across the Trust.
• Access to the employee assistance programme to support with great health and wellbeing for all
• Cycle to work schemes available
• Excellent opportunities for professional and career development
• Commitment to Safeguarding

Focus-Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. There is an explicit expectation that all staff, trustees, governors and volunteers share this commitment and adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures. Applicants should be aware that the recruitment process will include an assessment of your suitability to work with children and must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Focus-Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.