Academy Trust Business Lead
| Posting date: | 27 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 September 2025 |
| Location: | Hounslow, TW5 0AQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 99193649-0f1f-4f35-bbfb-fe33b79e481b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role
Edison Trust Limited is seeking to appoint an energetic and committed professional with successful leadership and whole school experience, to the role of Academy Trust Business Lead.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy and application process if a number of suitable applications have been shortlisted before the end of the closing date.
The Academy Trust Business Lead will be responsible for managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and with significant line management responsibilities.
They will play an active role in the Senior Leadership of the school.
They will lead the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, allowing other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning.
The Academy Trust Business Lead will be the named Chief Financial Officer for Edison Trust Limited.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• Inner London pay for an Outer London borough
• A dynamic, exciting and fulfilling role with a variety of responsibilities
• Exceptional professional development programmes and career progression
• An environment with positive working relationships at all levels
• A supportive Leadership Team and Trust support staff
• Secure staff car parking and electric charging points
• Excellent public transport links
We warmly encourage visits to our school. If you would like to discover more about this exciting opportunity or need further information candidates are invited to arrange a tour of the school and informal chat about the role with our Headteacher on the following dates:
• Wednesday 3rd September
• Thursday 4th September
Please contact our school office on 020 8873 3337 or email: info@edisonprimary.org
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff and volunteer appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
The Role
Edison Trust Limited is seeking to appoint an energetic and committed professional with successful leadership and whole school experience, to the role of Academy Trust Business Lead.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy and application process if a number of suitable applications have been shortlisted before the end of the closing date.
The Academy Trust Business Lead will be responsible for managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and with significant line management responsibilities.
They will play an active role in the Senior Leadership of the school.
They will lead the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, allowing other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning.
The Academy Trust Business Lead will be the named Chief Financial Officer for Edison Trust Limited.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• Inner London pay for an Outer London borough
• A dynamic, exciting and fulfilling role with a variety of responsibilities
• Exceptional professional development programmes and career progression
• An environment with positive working relationships at all levels
• A supportive Leadership Team and Trust support staff
• Secure staff car parking and electric charging points
• Excellent public transport links
We warmly encourage visits to our school. If you would like to discover more about this exciting opportunity or need further information candidates are invited to arrange a tour of the school and informal chat about the role with our Headteacher on the following dates:
• Wednesday 3rd September
• Thursday 4th September
Please contact our school office on 020 8873 3337 or email: info@edisonprimary.org
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff and volunteer appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.