School Business Manager
| Posting date: | 20 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2026 |
| Location: | South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 6PG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | c7b675fd-1f4c-427e-81e0-90c204736316 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
To provide the overall strategic leadership and management for all aspects of finance, HR, ICT, community usage, administration and operations support in the academy.
To ensure that the resources of the academy are deployed effectively and efficiently to achieve the educational aims of the academy.
What the school offers its staff
As part of Catalyst Academies Trust, we offera strong supportnetwork, access to the Catalyst Perks reward platform and retention bonuses for all staff.
Further details about the role
Key responsibilities
Overall
• Have a visible presence in the school
• To contribute to strategic planning and decision making, leading staff training, task groups and attending Governing Body meetings
• To be responsible for all aspects of finance, HR, ICT, administration and operations support, including catering and premises
• To contribute to the achievement of the educational vision for the academy
• To work with Catalyst Academies Trust to develop and maintain consistent high quality systems and services
• Have a strong empathy with and interest in education
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.
To provide the overall strategic leadership and management for all aspects of finance, HR, ICT, community usage, administration and operations support in the academy.
To ensure that the resources of the academy are deployed effectively and efficiently to achieve the educational aims of the academy.
What the school offers its staff
As part of Catalyst Academies Trust, we offera strong supportnetwork, access to the Catalyst Perks reward platform and retention bonuses for all staff.
Further details about the role
Key responsibilities
Overall
• Have a visible presence in the school
• To contribute to strategic planning and decision making, leading staff training, task groups and attending Governing Body meetings
• To be responsible for all aspects of finance, HR, ICT, administration and operations support, including catering and premises
• To contribute to the achievement of the educational vision for the academy
• To work with Catalyst Academies Trust to develop and maintain consistent high quality systems and services
• Have a strong empathy with and interest in education
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.