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School Business Manager

Advert closes on 16 Oct 2026

Job ID:

9058

Grade 8 scp. 31-35 pro rata to 21 hours per week for 41 weeks a year

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St Anthonys Academy, Woodhouse Park, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 0NT

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Part Time, 21 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Certificate of Schools Business Management qualification (CSBM) or willingness to work towards with support of the school or equivalent
Start Date: 4th January 2026
Salary: £23,411 - £26,443 per annum

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a School Business Manager to work at St Anthony's Catholic Primary School who will also collaborate with colleagues at other schools within the Trust.

The post will be part-time for 21 hours/ 3 days per week, term time only, plus two weeks (41 weeks).

The Trust, in conjunction with the Local Governing Bodies, is seeking to appoint an individual who has the experience, motivation, enthusiasm and skill set to work in partnership with the Headteachers and other stakeholders to help lead the future vision and development of the schools and the Trust.

We are looking for a strong candidate who can provide excellence in all aspects of school administration. The role involves management of finance, aspects of human resources, health and safety, site management, contract and procurement management.

The main duties of the role are:

To manage school support staff, to include the Caretaker, Office and Lunchtime staff and including coordination and delegation of relevant activities.

To work collaboratively with all staff and parents in order to ensure pupils achieve the best possible outcomes and support pupil well-being.

To work with Trust staff and colleagues in other schools in the Trust to ensure consistent standards and business processes, service continuity and continuous improvement in all aspects of support.

To be responsible for leading the school support function on behalf of the Headteacher working closely with the CFOO in relation to the Trust.

About the Candidate

The successful candidate will:

Have experience of academy finance and managing budgets

Have management experience across multi-disciplinary teams

Have excellent communication and organisational skills

Be able to manage their own time and workload effectively

Have the right personal values, attributes and interpersonal skills

Be able to manage and lead teams and be a strong team player

Be able to work in successful partnership with all stakeholders and support the Trust’s vision

Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations

Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour.

Have strong moral and ethical principles and values.

About Us

We can offer the successful candidate:

An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents

Close links and group support from other schools in this forward thinking Catholic multi-academy trust in this exciting time in our development

An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals

Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%

A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training.

A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:

A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family

A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members

Flu vaccination clinics

Eyecare Vouchers

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school and meet with the Headteacher. Please contact [email protected] to make arrangements.

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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