Business Manager

Required to start: ASAP.
Business Manager
PO1 (SCP 27-30) £35,745 - £38,223
Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, All Year Round
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 (SLT) and advising the Principal and Governing Body on the non-teaching activities of the Academy.
The ideal applicant will have:
• A 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 ability to work as part of a team.
What we can offer you:
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 to a local government pension scheme.
• 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.
• Specsavers scheme.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
About us:
At Ryecroft Academy we strive to ensure that our pupils are confident, self-assured learners who attend well, are proud of their school and sincere in the value that they place on their education. We strive to make certain that all pupils, as a deep rooted and routine part of their character, are kind, compassionate and respectful to everybody. We tailor learning experiences to make sure we promote the fundamental British values and ensure all of our children, regardless of their ability or background, achieve well. Leaders at Ryecroft establish and communicate a clear vision for their areas of responsibility identifying key priorities and strategies to realise this. They rigorously hold true to this vision and through this secure the commitment of their team.
How to Apply:
If you’re as excited about this role as we are, an Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification) is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email by email to Recruitment@ryecroft.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 733 0129.
Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CV’s are not accepted.
Closing date for applications: Friday 23rd February 2024, 9am.
Applications should be returned to: Recruitment@ryecroft.leeds.sch.uk
Interview date: TBC
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.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.