Strategic School Operations Leader (Two Schools)

St Anne's Church of England Academy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St Anne's Church of England Academy in Rochdale seeks an experienced School Business Manager to drive operational excellence and school improvement across two Church of England primary schools. You will work closely with Headteachers to lead business functions, manage and develop staff, and ensure services enable pupils and staff to thrive.

You will bring proven school experience, strong leadership and financial management skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement to this pivotal

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within a school environment.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Experience of managing operational and financial resources effectively.
• Ability to influence, inspire, and build positive relationships.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead key business functions across two Church of England primary schools.
• Manage and develop staff to enable high performance and professional growth.
• Ensure the effective delivery of services that support pupils and staff to flourish.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Financial acumen

Influencing

Continuous improvement

Job description

St Anne's Church of England Academy in Rochdale seeks an experienced School Business Manager to drive operational excellence and school improvement across two Church of England primary schools. You will work closely with Headteachers to lead business functions, manage and develop staff, and ensure services enable pupils and staff to thrive.

You will bring proven school experience, strong leadership and financial management skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement to this pivotal