School Business Manager
Over Hall Community School are looking to appoint a Business Manager to lead our non-teaching operations. We are looking for a confident, experienced professional, who has a self-driven approach to problem solving and high-level communication, literacy and numeracy skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with enthusiasm and drive to join the senior leadership team of a high performing school. The successful post holder will work alongside committed and like-minded colleagues, both in school and as part of the Trust’s wider network of school business professionals.
Whether you are already an experienced School Business Manager seeking a fresh and rewarding challenge, or you bring strong transferrable skills and are ready to embark on this career path, this is a unique opportunity to make a real impact.
Why join Over Hall Community School?
A supportive network:You will join a team of School Business Professionals across our Trust who collaborate, share ideas and provide mutual support while maintaining autonomy in their own schools.
Professional development: The Trust prioritises your growth, offering regular CPD opportunities, 6 days dedicated to training per year, membership with ISBL, and attendance at a minimum of two School Resource Management conferences annually.
Career progression: As a growing Trust, we provide exciting opportunities to develop your career within a forward-thinking organisation.
The Role
As a School Business Manager, you will take strategic leadership and management of finance, HR, administration, and operational support at Over Hall Community School. You will be the leading support staff professional, working closely with the Trust’s central team to ensure all business and financial procedures deliver the highest possible standards.
How to Apply
Please read our job description and person specification closely. If you think you may be the candidate we are looking for and would like further information, for an informal discussion, please contact Diane Walley on email at dianewalley@cheshireacademiestrust.co.uk.
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application through MyNewTerm website our online portal, outlining your suitability for the role and how you would contribute to the success of Over Hall Community School.
Cheshire Academies Trust Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This includes a request for references, prior to interview. Shortlisted candidates are expected to provide evidence of qualifications at interview and a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check will be undertaken before final confirmation to the successful candidate.
Salary range
- £30,472 - £35,431 per year