Strategic School Operations & Finance Manager

Kettlethorpe High School; Kettlethorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Wide range of CPD opportunities

Free parking on site

Job summary

Kettlethorpe High School in Wakefield is seeking a Business Manager to lead the administrative backbone across finance, facilities, HR, IT and safeguarding. You will work with the Headteacher and SLT to translate the improvement plan into tangible results.

The role requires strategic thinking, rigorous financial oversight, line management of a large team and the ability to balance competing priorities. A generous rewards package and CPD opportunities are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience with budgeting, costing and drafting fund proposals.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to monitor contracts.
• Proven track record in project management and process improvement.
• Analytical mindset with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities and lead large teams.

Responsibilities

• Line manage the administrative team spanning finance, facilities, HR, IT and safeguarding.
• Drive the school improvement programme with strategic and operational action.
• Provide financial oversight, procurement, and contract performance monitoring.
• Advise the Headteacher as a trusted member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Budgeting and cost control

Commercial acumen

Project management

Analytical mindset

Line management

Recruitment oversight

Education

Business/Accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office / Excel

Job description

Kettlethorpe High School in Wakefield is seeking a Business Manager to lead the administrative backbone across finance, facilities, HR, IT and safeguarding. You will work with the Headteacher and SLT to translate the improvement plan into tangible results.

The role requires strategic thinking, rigorous financial oversight, line management of a large team and the ability to balance competing priorities. A generous rewards package and CPD opportunities are on offer.