School Business Manager

What skills and experience we're looking for

Reports to

Executive Headteacher

Start date

July 2026 or September 2026 for the right candidate

Closing Date

12 June 2026

Interview Date

week beginning 15.06.2026

Salary

Range Band E/F, Point 24-33 (£38,780 - £49,022)Pro- Rata Actual Salary Range (£36,295 - £45,882)

Hours

37 hours per week, term time and INSET days plus 3 weeks during school holidays

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic School Business Manager to join a highly motivated team in an excellent school. We are seeking a professional with high expectations and a happy disposition.

This role will provide overall strategic leadership and management for all aspects for finance, HR ICT, community usage, administration and operations support in the academy.

We are looking to appoint a

School Business Manager who will

• Have a visible presence in the school
• Support the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and decision making, leading staff training, task groups and attending Governing Body meetings
• Be responsible for all aspects of finance, HR, ICT, administration and operations support, including catering and premises
• Contribute to the achievement of the educational vision for the academy
• Work with our partners in Catalyst Academies Trust to develop high quality systems and services
• Have a strong empathy with and interest in education

What the school offers its staff

As part of Catalyst Academies Trust, we offer a strong support network, access to the Catalyst Perks reward platform and retention bonuses for all staff.

Visits to the school are both positively encouraged and warmly welcomed. Also, you are very welcome to have an informal, confidential discussion with Samantha Wakeling, our Executive Headteacher, about this vacancy. Please contact the school on 01375 373729 or email admin.qha@catrust.org.uk to arrange these. You should apply via www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk or request an application form via the contacts above.Previous applicants need not apply.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.