A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a School Business Manager to join our busy, friendly school. 

As School Business Manager, you will work in partnership with the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the effective delivery of business and operational services. You will lead across finance, HR, administration, and premises management (including facilities and health & safety), always ensuring best practices are followed.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead and manage the business operations of the school, including finance, HR, administration, and premises management.
• Collaborate closely with the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Efficiently manage school resources, ensuring that the school’s finance and business operations run smoothly and effectively.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with senior leadership and the governing body to support key decision-making.
• Ensure the highest standards of health and safety, facilities management, and overall school operations.

The ideal candidate will have: 

• A proven track record in leading the business function within education (or a similarly complex environment)
• Strong skills in strategic planning, decision-making, financial management and resource allocation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at senior leadership and governing body levels.
• Flexibility, problem-solving skills, and a tactful approach to handling challenges on a daily basis.
• A passion for providing an outstanding service to the school community and contributing to positive outcomes for our children and young people.

 We can offer you:

• A friendly and warm community with dedicated staff and governors.
• Well behaved, enthusiastic learners.
• A relentless commitment to raising standards for all our children.
• A chance to make a real impact on the day-to-day running of the school and its future success.

Required to start in September/October 2025

For an insight into the school, please check out our school website for further information:  www.irelandwood.leeds.sch.uk

We would encourage any potential applicants to view the school. This will be by appointment only on the following dates:

Wednesday 16th July

Thursday 17th July

Tuesday 2nd September

Thursday 4th September

To apply for the role please download the job description and application form from our school website www.irelandwood.leeds.sch.uk and return completed applications to school via post or email: Ian.Blackburn@irelandwood.leeds.sch.uk

Advert closing date – Friday 5th September - Noon

Interviews – w/c 8th September

All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications required for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.                 

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.  

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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