School Business Manager: Lead Operations & Finance

Teaching Vacancies; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' pension

Local government pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work £2k

Job summary

The Farnley Academy is recruiting a Business Manager to oversee the business support team, including admin, finance, premises, HR and health and safety. You will advise the Principal and Governing Body on non-teaching activities to ensure smooth, efficient operations that support pupils' educational experience.

We seek a candidate with a Level 4 Diploma in SBM (or willingness to work towards) and strong ICT, HR, and communication skills, with adaptability to change within a trusting academy

Qualifications

• Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management or willing to work towards.
• Excellent ICT skills with MS Office, mail merge and database use.
• Understanding of HR procedures such as absence management and disciplinary processes.
• Ability to communicate politely and effectively with a wide range of people.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the school business support team, including admin and finance.
• Manage premises, HR and health and safety responsibilities.
• Advise the Principal and Governing Body on non-teaching operations.
• Support efficient, sustainable academy operations aligned with the mission.

Skills

SBM Diploma

ICT skills

HR procedures

Communication

Adaptable

Education

Level 4 Diploma in SBM

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Farnley Academy is recruiting a Business Manager to oversee the business support team, including admin, finance, premises, HR and health and safety. You will advise the Principal and Governing Body on non-teaching activities to ensure smooth, efficient operations that support pupils' educational experience.

We seek a candidate with a Level 4 Diploma in SBM (or willingness to work towards) and strong ICT, HR, and communication skills, with adaptability to change within a trusting academy