School Business Manager - St Julian's School

Newport City Council; Newport; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governance body is seeking a School Business Manager for St Julian's School in Newport. The successful candidate will lead financial planning and management, oversee human resources, and be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership experience, a degree in finance or business management, and an ability to manage large budgets effectively. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary between £49,282 to £52,413.

Benefits

Comprehensive CPD programme

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• A degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in finance, business management or accountancy.
• Proven leadership experience, including managing teams and driving organisational change.
• Extensive knowledge of financial planning and managing large budgets, ideally within an education setting.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to prepare business cases and influence strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and management to support learning and school improvement.
• Manage the business support team and work closely with the Headteacher.
• Deliver strategic change within the school.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial planning

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Degree in finance, business management or accountancy

Job description

School Business Manager - St Julian's School

Post No. EDSCH02212.1 - School Business Manager - St Julian's School

Join our leadership team and help shape the future of St Julian's School.

Grade 11 - £49,282 to £52,413

Full Time (52 weeks), Permanent

St Julian's School is a large, inclusive secondary school in Newport, educating around 1,500 students aged 11-18. We strive to be a school for all where everyone succeeds, underpinned by our values of respect, inclusion, collaboration and ambition.

We're looking for an experienced and motivated professional to lead the business operations of our school. This is a key role on our Senior Leadership Team, responsible for finance, human resources, and strategic resources, as well as supporting the wider strategic direction of the school.

About the role

You’ll take the lead on financial planning and management, ensuring resources are used effectively to support learning and school improvement. You’ll manage the business support team and work closely with the Headteacher and other leaders to deliver strategic change.

What we’re looking for

• A degree‑level qualification (or equivalent experience) in finance, business management or accountancy
• Proven leadership experience, including managing teams and driving organisational change
• Extensive knowledge of financial planning and managing large budgets, ideally within an education setting
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to prepare business cases and influence strategic decisions

Why join us

St Julian’s is a large, inclusive secondary school with a strong commitment to respect, collaboration, inclusion and ambition. We offer a comprehensive CPD programme and a supportive environment where staff can thrive.

How to apply

For an informal chat, contact Nia Dale (PA to the Headteacher) on 01633 224495 or email [e-mail].

Apply via the Newport City Council

Closing date: Monday 12 January 2026

Start date: 23 February 2026 (can be discussed)

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values

Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd

Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd