School Business Manager

Job Introduction

Black Country Federation
Brockmoor Primary School and Brierley Hill Primary School

Salary: Grade 9
Contract: 40 Weeks

The Black Country Federation is seeking a Business Manager to join our ambitious and improving partnership of schools.

About the Federation

Brockmoor Primary School and Brierley Hill Primary School work in close partnership as part of the Black Country Federation, sharing a strong commitment to delivering an ambitious curriculum and securing the very best outcomes for every pupil.

Brockmoor Primary School is a recognised CUSP Lead School, working nationally with Unity Schools Partnership to support curriculum development and professional learning. The school regularly welcomes visitors from across the country who come to see and learn from our best practice in curriculum design and teaching.

Brierley Hill Primary School is currently a CUSP Lead School for Early Years and is working towards joining the wider CUSP Lead School network across the full curriculum by the summer term.

Across both schools we maintain high standards and strong expectations, with clear ambitions for the children we serve and the community we work within. Our staff are united in their commitment to delivering an excellent education through a knowledge rich, carefully sequenced curriculum and consistently strong teaching.

Our Values

Across the federation we are guided by our ASPIRE values:

Ambition
Success
Perseverance
Independence
Respect
Excellence

These values shape our culture, expectations and the opportunities we provide for every pupil.

About the role

This is a senior post within the school which carries with it membership of the Senior Leadership Team. The post holder is line managed and is accountable to the Headteacher and Governing Body.

Key responsibilities

• Lead on the school’s financial management, including budgeting, monitoring and reporting

• Manage HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding and staff records
• Oversee administrative systems and ensure efficient daily operations
• Coordinate premises management, health and safety, and statutory compliance
• Manage contracts and service providers, ensuring value for money
• Support strategic planning and contribute to school improvement priorities
• Ensure policies and procedures are up to date and implemented effectively

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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