School Business Manager

To start January 2027

The Children and Governors of Carlton J&I School are seeking to appoint an experienced, organised and forward-thinking School Business Manager to join our School.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key strategic role within our busy and welcoming school. Working closely with the Headteacher, Governors and Senior Leadership Team, you will help ensure that the school’s resources, systems and support services enable us to provide the very best for our pupils.

The successful candidate will take a lead role across finance and budget management, HR, administration, IT, premises, contracts, health and safety & SCR. You will be expected to work with a high degree of independence, whilst working alongside our established office team, using your initiative to solve problems, improve systems and ensure the school achieves excellent value for money.

The Role

Leading on financial management, budgeting, and long-term financial planning

• Overseeing HR processes including recruitment, contracts, and compliance
• Managing premises, facilities, and health & safety in collaboration with site staff
• Ensuring effective administrative systems and operational efficiency
• Supporting strategic planning alongside the Headteacher and senior leaders
• Overseeing contracts, procurement, and service-level agreements

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience in school business or financial management
• Strong knowledge of school finance, budgeting, and compliance requirements
• Experience managing HR and operational functions
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Strong financial literacy and analytical ability
• A strategic, proactive, and solutions-focused approach

Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact Claire Ellis, School Business Manager on 01977 643129.

Carlton J&I School is committed to the Safeguarding of all children and staff in school. All newly appointed staff will undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide any criminal conviction information this will form part of the recruitment process which must be satisfactory before employment is fully confirmed. Online searches will be completed for shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.

Completed application forms should be returned to the school address by Friday 2nd October 2026 either by post or email to: claireellis@carlton.wakefield.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 2nd October 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 14th October 2026

Further information: Job Description/website : www.carltonjandischool.co.uk