Business Manager

MyNewTerm; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St Anthony’s Girls’ Catholic Academy, part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, is seeking a senior operations professional to lead school administration, site and catering functions, and ensure HR, payroll, finance, compliance, governance, and data management run smoothly.

You will provide strategic support to school leadership, oversee operational teams, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with Trust colleagues to safeguard staff and students while upholding safeguarding

Qualifications

• Senior operational role in a school environment.
• Experience leading administration, site and catering functions is desirable.
• Knowledge of HR, payroll, finance, governance and data management would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead school administration, site and catering functions.
• Ensure HR, payroll, finance, compliance, governance and data management run smoothly.
• Provide strategic support to school leadership and oversee operational teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and work with the Trust to ensure efficient school operations.

Job description

At St Anthony’s Girls’ Catholic Academy we look to inspire and develop all members of our community on a journey through faith and learning. We strive to achieve excellence and overcome challenges through mutual respect and consideration. Our workload charter sets the tone for what we stand for as a Trust and sets out our commitment in relation to staff workload and wellbeing. This supports our overall mission of creating: Better Schools, Better Communities and Better Futures in Christ.

This is a senior operational role that supports the Headteacher and Trust by leading school administration, site, and catering functions, while ensuring key processes such as HR, payroll, finance, compliance, governance, and data management are effectively managed. The successful candidate will provide strategic support to school leadership, oversee operational teams, drive continuous improvement, and work closely with Trust colleagues to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school.

St Anthony’s Girls’ Catholic Academy is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham. Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates. References will be requested for all short-listed candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.