Business Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wetherby is seeking a Business Manager to oversee operations, finance, and HR. The role includes leading change initiatives and providing strategic insight to support the academy's mission. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership experience and a relevant qualification. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and impactful contribution to a thriving environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven management experience, including leading a team.
• Willingness to work towards the Institute of School Business Leaders qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and projects within the academy.
• Prepare proposals and costings for projects and grants.
• Attend Governing Body meetings and contribute to decision-making.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Leadership

Strategic decision-making

Education

Relevant Level 4 qualification

Job description

Overview

Boston Spa Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational and highly motivated colleague for the role of Business Manager. This is a key position, essential to the smooth, efficient, and sustainable running of the academy. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of administration, finance, premises maintenance, human resources, and health and safety, ensuring that non-teaching operations effectively support the academy’s mission to provide the best possible educational experience for our students. Additionally, they will advise the Principal and Governing Body on strategic and operational matters within their remit.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic professional to make a meaningful impact within a thriving academy environment.

Responsibilities and requirements

• Work alongside the Senior Leadership Team to lead and manage change within the academy.
• Oversee complex day-to-day operations and projects, demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Thrive under pressure and effectively manage conflicting deadlines.
• Prepare proposals and costings for projects, initiatives, and grants, providing key financial insights to the Principal and Governing Body.
• Attend whole Governing Body and committee meetings, contributing to strategic decision-making.
• Have proven management experience, including successfully leading a team.
• Hold a relevant Level 4 qualification and be willing to work towards the Institute of School Business Leaders qualification.

What the school offers

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us

At Boston Spa Academy, we are proud that, in our recent Ofsted inspection graded “Outstanding”, it was commented that ‘staff feel valued and are proud to be members of the school’. The report also recognises that ‘leaders are highly supportive’ and ‘proactively seek to manage workload and support the well-being of staff’. As well as feeling part of a community with a common purpose, our professional body also benefits from outstanding CPD and support which is personalised to your particular needs and experience.

GORSE have established a long-standing culture of excellence where ‘high challenge, high support’ is commonplace. Our trust will be made up of 15 establishments by September 2025. In addition to this, we also operate GORSE SCITT and Leeds Teaching School Hub, important establishments in their own right. Ensuring that each element of the trust, including the central team, performs at its best to ensure all children, especially those whose who are disadvantaged, have the opportunity to secure the Gift of Choice, is the central mission of GORSE.

If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk.

How to apply

If you are as excited about this opportunity as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), request them by email at [e-mail] or call us on 01937 846636.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Apply Now

Interviews will take place: TBC

Safeguarding and equality

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.

We are committed to safeguarding and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check.