We are working with a school who are recruiting for a strategic and highly organised School Business Manager to join an Outstanding secondary academy in Manchester. This is a full-time permanent position starting in April 2026. While the role is ideally full-time the school is open to discussing part-time or flexible working arrangements for the right candidate with extensive experience. The successful applicant will lead the non-teaching functions including finance HR and site management ensuring that very little learning time is lost to operational inefficiencies. The school is looking for a professional with a pioneering spirit who can manage a multi-million-pound budget with precision and transparency.
About the School This Manchester academy is an academic aspirational learning community known for its pioneering spirit. It provides a scholarly well-ordered environment where staff are proud of their achievements. The leadership team is deeply supportive providing a technology-rich workspace and a culture of purposeful good humour and humanity. It is a flourishing and mutually respectful place of learning where behaviour is described as exceptional. Government figures reveal that students here consistently achieve beyond their expected performance levels making this a truly inspiring environment for a business professional to develop their career.
Start Date: April 2026
Contract: Full-Time (Part-time available for the right candidate)
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How to Apply If you are a strategic leader ready to join a high-achieving community submit your CV now!
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