School Business Manager
| Posting date: | 22 November 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 December 2025 |
| Location: | Normanton, WF6 1HZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4987a6e8-1cba-4579-928a-ac04bde12a3d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
This strategic role requires a degree-level qualification (or evidence of continuous professional development with demonstrable experience considered).
You must have essential HR experience, including dealing with a wide range of Human Resources issues. Furthermore, you need experience contributing at a strategic level within a senior management/leadership team, and knowledge and experience of managing risk assessments and health and safety legislation.
Experience leading, managing, and motivating staff is also essential. A Human Resources qualification and experience working in a school environment are desirable.
The successful candidate will be a member of the academy’s Senior Leadership Team. Whilst the role reports to the Principal, the Business Manager will also receive strategic support, direction and development from the Deputy Chief Operating Officer.
You will have a solid background in leading and motivating colleagues and developing strategies to improve the support services of a school and be able to confidently make independent decisions on operational issues.
What the school offers its staff
Welcome from the Principal
I am very excited to introduce you to Outwood Academy Freeston, where you will receive a family-centered, warm, and positive welcome. Our academy is located conveniently in the heart of Normanton, one of the five towns of Wakefield.
As a family, we support and challenge ourselves to be the very best for every young person in our care, preparing them to be excellent citizens with the options to pursue any future they choose.
Our roots are important: we are privileged to be supported by The Normanton Freeston Foundation, which provides financial support to help our academy and students thrive—a legacy dating back to 1594.
We are proud to be part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, passionately sharing the belief in raising standards and transforming lives. Our staff is committed to making a positive, sustained difference for our students, their families, and our community.
We look forward to meeting you and sharing our passionate vision. If you share this commitment, please get in touch.
What will we do for you?
We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:
• Secure Pay & Pension:Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training & Progression:Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
• Flexibility & Leave:Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25+ days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff.(Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
• Wellbeing & Perks:Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.
Commitment to safeguarding
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
This strategic role requires a degree-level qualification (or evidence of continuous professional development with demonstrable experience considered).
You must have essential HR experience, including dealing with a wide range of Human Resources issues. Furthermore, you need experience contributing at a strategic level within a senior management/leadership team, and knowledge and experience of managing risk assessments and health and safety legislation.
Experience leading, managing, and motivating staff is also essential. A Human Resources qualification and experience working in a school environment are desirable.
The successful candidate will be a member of the academy’s Senior Leadership Team. Whilst the role reports to the Principal, the Business Manager will also receive strategic support, direction and development from the Deputy Chief Operating Officer.
You will have a solid background in leading and motivating colleagues and developing strategies to improve the support services of a school and be able to confidently make independent decisions on operational issues.
What the school offers its staff
Welcome from the Principal
I am very excited to introduce you to Outwood Academy Freeston, where you will receive a family-centered, warm, and positive welcome. Our academy is located conveniently in the heart of Normanton, one of the five towns of Wakefield.
As a family, we support and challenge ourselves to be the very best for every young person in our care, preparing them to be excellent citizens with the options to pursue any future they choose.
Our roots are important: we are privileged to be supported by The Normanton Freeston Foundation, which provides financial support to help our academy and students thrive—a legacy dating back to 1594.
We are proud to be part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, passionately sharing the belief in raising standards and transforming lives. Our staff is committed to making a positive, sustained difference for our students, their families, and our community.
We look forward to meeting you and sharing our passionate vision. If you share this commitment, please get in touch.
What will we do for you?
We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:
• Secure Pay & Pension:Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training & Progression:Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
• Flexibility & Leave:Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25+ days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff.(Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
• Wellbeing & Perks:Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.
Commitment to safeguarding
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.