Business Manager
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 5AW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2c07d201-ed93-4e1b-ba45-3e4832748a83 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Ryecroft Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Business Manager. This role is of great importance to our work, to ensure the academy makes the best use of resources through effective forward planning and financial consideration, working as part of the Senior Leadership Team and advising the Principal and the governing body on the non-teaching activities of the academy.
The ideal applicant will:
• A Level 4 diploma for school/academy business manager or other relevant Level 4 qualification.
• A comprehensive understanding of office procedures and working practice.
• Knowledge of performance management and appraisal procedures.
• Great communication, time management, organisational and prioritising skills.
• Management experience and the ability to work as part of a team.
What the school offers its staff
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. The GORSE Academies Trust use ‘OnlineSCR’ for the processing of safeguarding checks – their privacy notice can be seen at: https://onlinescr.co.uk/policies/privacy-policy/.
Ryecroft Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Business Manager. This role is of great importance to our work, to ensure the academy makes the best use of resources through effective forward planning and financial consideration, working as part of the Senior Leadership Team and advising the Principal and the governing body on the non-teaching activities of the academy.
The ideal applicant will:
• A Level 4 diploma for school/academy business manager or other relevant Level 4 qualification.
• A comprehensive understanding of office procedures and working practice.
• Knowledge of performance management and appraisal procedures.
• Great communication, time management, organisational and prioritising skills.
• Management experience and the ability to work as part of a team.
What the school offers its staff
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. The GORSE Academies Trust use ‘OnlineSCR’ for the processing of safeguarding checks – their privacy notice can be seen at: https://onlinescr.co.uk/policies/privacy-policy/.