Strategic School Business Manager & Operations Lead

Point 13 Jobs; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work Scheme

Discounted travel cards

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous leave entitlement

CPD opportunities

Free parking on site

Job summary

Kettlethorpe High School in Wakefield is seeking a School Business Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team and manage the school's administrative and financial functions.

The role requires budgeting, contract monitoring, and strategic leadership with a focus on delivering effective support for teaching and learning. The successful candidate will lead a large admin team, ensure compliance, and contribute to the School Improvement Plan.

Qualifications

• A formal business or accounting qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience budgeting, costing and monitoring contracts.
• Strong commercial acumen and business expertise.
• Proven project management track record.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Experience leading large teams.
• Experience in financial management including budgets and reports.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and business resources for the school.
• Support teaching and learning as part of core mission.
• Operate as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Assist Headteacher in achieving objectives from the School Improvement Plan.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial management

Project management

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Line management

Commercial acumen

Strategic leadership

Education

Business/Accounting qualification

Job description

Kettlethorpe High School in Wakefield is seeking a School Business Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team and manage the school's administrative and financial functions.

The role requires budgeting, contract monitoring, and strategic leadership with a focus on delivering effective support for teaching and learning. The successful candidate will lead a large admin team, ensure compliance, and contribute to the School Improvement Plan.