School Business Manager

The children, staff, Headteacher and Governors wish to appoint an experienced, dedicated, committed and highly effective School Business Manager, holding responsibility for the overall management and leadership of our administrative functions, finance, human resources, management information systems, premises and health and safety. The role will be offered at Grade 8 or Grade 9 depending on the experience, qualifications and expertise of the successful candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a strong, committed team working with delightful children and supportive parents within a caring, church school environment.

We are looking for an individual to join our team who: -

• has sound experience of financial management and budgetary planning and control
• ideally has or be willing to work towards their Diploma of School Business Management
• has a proven record of financial and project management and demonstrable skills and abilities at implementing strategic change
• will take responsibility for the overall management and leadership of our administrative functions, finance, human resources, management information systems, premises and health and safety.
• will be able to manage data in line with Data Protection
• has good working knowledge of MS office package and ideally Arbor
• is confident in accepting responsibility and working independently as well as collaboratively with other staff
• has good interpersonal skills and willing to work as part of a team
• ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively

We can offer: -

• A school with a Christian ethos with close links with the local church.
• Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and are proud of their school.
• Staff who are friendly, dedicated to their work and supportive of each other.
• A commitment to supporting professional development.
• A Governing Body committed to school improvement.
• Interested and cooperative parents who seek the best for their children.

If you feel that you can ‘make a difference’ to the pupils of Badsworth CE J&I School and want to be part of a committed team who aspire to provide the best possible educational opportunities, then please contact the school. Visits are warmly welcomed, please contact Mrs Melanie Holdsworth, School Business Manager via email sbmanager@badsworth.wakefield.sch.uk or 01977 649157 to arrange a suitable time to visit.

Completed application forms should be returned to the school via post or emailed to sbmanager@badsworth.wakefield.sch.uk

In accordance with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009, if you are shortlisted for this post, you will be required to declare that you are not Disqualified (or Disqualified by Association) from working within this setting

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

Completed application forms should be returned to the school by no later than 4pm Friday 13th November, 2026.

Closing date: 4pm Friday 13th November, 2026

Interview date: Monday 23rd November, 2026