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Job Advert - Academy Business Manager
CATEGORY: Administration
TITLE: Academy Business Manager
RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal / Trust CFO
POST HOURS: 36 hours Permanent
WORKING WEEKS: TTO + 4 WEEKS
SALARY: NJC 23-30
START DATE: As soon as possible
REFERENCE NO: ELTAPR14
We have an exciting opportunity for an organised and experienced professional to join Moorside Primary Academy as our new Academy Business Manager.
Do you have experience in finance?
Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills?
Do you have experience of budget planning and monitoring?
Do you have the ability to work accurately and methodically with attention to detail?
Are you friendly with a solution focussed and ‘can do’ attitude?
We are looking to appoint a knowledgeable, organised, experienced and highly skilled business manager who will work alongside the Principal and administration staff to support the effective administration and running of our busy primary school. As Business Manager, you will be responsible for the business operations of the academy and the oversight of all matters pertaining to its organisation and running.
Moorside Primary Academy is a large, two-form entry primary school. We are ambitious and aspirational for our children and value the support of our local community in Droylsden. As part of the Enquire Learning Trust, we enjoy the benefits of being part of a forward-thinking and innovative community of 32 schools. We are lucky to benefit from a wealth of CPD opportunities and engage with fellow professionals who share our passion and commitment to children’s learning.
Moorside Primary Academy is a great place to work. Staff wellbeing isn’t a token gesture at Moorside – taking care of each other is who we are. We hold relationships within our school community in high regard, so are looking for someone with a caring and positive ethos to join our team. The position of Business Manager is wide and varied and therefore requires an individual who can embrace the complexity of this role.
We are seeking to appoint a motivated and friendly person who:
- Believes in our vision and values and will strive for the very best for all our children.
- Can help create a safe and inclusive environment that fosters the social, emotional, and academic development of all pupils
- Can be flexible and remain positive when key changes are made.
- Is energetic, creative and passionate about making a difference
- Has experience of using finance and payroll systems
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Has the ability to work accurately and methodically with attention to detail
- Is friendly with a ‘can do’ and solution focused attitude
We can offer:
- Enthusiastic and supportive colleagues who are committed to collaborative learning.
- An opportunity to develop your skills through a programme of CPD within school and across our Trust.
- Support and training from the Trust Finance Team.
- Children who are polite, keen to learn and aspire to be good citizens.
- An ethos of shared development and a culture of learning from each other.
- Supportive, skilled and happy colleagues.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly professional individual to join our hardworking team.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office. If you have any further queries or questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Metcalfe (Academy Business Manager) by phoning 0161 370 3614.
The Academy is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The position requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check.
Further information about our Academy can be found on www.moorside-primary.net
Moorside Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All ID and qualification checks will be made prior to appointment, as will online searches of candidates (Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023). Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service check and Disqualification by Association Disclosure.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. The post-holder will have a responsibility to promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children in accordance with the school's safeguarding and behaviour management policy.
Closing Date: 6th June 2025
Shortlisting: 9th June 2025
Interview Date: 11th June 2025
The Trust is committed to Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare of Children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
**PLEASE NOTE MOORSIDE ACADEMY ARE CLOSED FOR MAY HALF TERM, ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED IN DUE COURSE. IF YOUR APPLICATION HASN'T BEEN RESPONDED TO BY FRIDAY 6TH JUNE, PLEASE EMAIL INFO@ENQUIRELEARNINGTRUST.ORG**