Business Manager (E2711) - Castleford Academy

Castleford Academy is an 11-19 over subscribed, successful mixed comprehensive of over 1,500 pupils offering a rich and deep curriculum. We are firmly committed to establishing first class standards and are proud of our achievements. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. The Academy was inspected in October 2019 and was judged ‘Outstanding’.

Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the Trust. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are in a position to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and inspirational leader to take the next step in their leadership career. Your application needs to express what you will contribute to the role based on your skills, knowledge and experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, motivated and inspirational leader with the passion and drive to excel in their field.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Business Manager to provide leadership and management of the Academy’s strategic and business resources, alongside Academy and Trust Leaders.

We are looking for an excellent Business Manager to operate as part of the Senior Leadership Team to assist the Headteacher in achieving objectives identified in the Academy Development Plan.

You will:

• Provide strategic leadership and development of resources and business functions of the academy and its premises.
• Provide outstanding operational management for all aspects of business services, including finance, facilities and estates management, school administration, catering and health and safety.
• Influence strategic decision making within the Senior Leadership Team at Castleford Academy and across the Trust Business Team.
• Maintain an up to date understanding of relevant educational issues, policies and legislation; and incorporate the implications within the operation of your role. 
• Ensure that the academy has effective financial management and that all appropriate financial systems are in place to ensure accurate financial records are maintained in accordance with agreed Trust policies and timetables.
• Investigate and implement activities to attract additional sources of funding.
• Develop, establish and manage effective procedures for site management and maintenance.
• Act as the academy’s Lead Person for Health & Safety and as Fire Officer, advising on all Health & Safety matters, including measures in the event of emergencies.
• Ensure systems are in place for effective monitoring, measuring and reporting of health and safety issues to the Senior Leadership Team, Trust leaders, and where appropriate, the Health & Safety Executive.
• Support Trust Leaders by identifying and managing priorities within the Estates Strategy for the academy. 
• Lead and develop the whole school administrative function.
• Motivate and facilitate teamwork and good practice in order to achieve excellent standards of service delivery.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the support staff to meet the needs of the school.

You will be:

• An outstanding leader.
• Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.
• Dedicated to being the best you can be.
• Committed to Castleford Academy Trust values.
• Committed to achieving the best for every pupil.
• Supportive of the maintenance and enhancement of the academy’s ethos and mission through own outstanding professional conduct and high expectations of others.
• Able to provide an active contribution to the wider part of Academy life.

As part of our team at Castleford Academy Trust, whether a teacher or support staff employee, you are automatically enrolled into an occupational pension scheme from the start date of your employment (Local Government Pension Scheme for Support Staff and Teachers’ Pension Scheme for teachers). Both schemes provide three times salary life assurance cover for your peace of mind and future planning. You will also have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.

Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Castleford Academy, you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

Application forms can be downloaded from our website. 

Completed applications should be addressed to Mr Wesley Bush, Headteacher at the school address or via email to recruitment@castlefordacademy.com.

Providing suitable interest, the closing date for applications is Monday 19th February 2024 at 12 noon, with interviews taking place the following week.

For further information on the school, the role and how to apply please visit www.castlefordacademy.com or telephone Miss Kirsty Triplett HR Manager on 01977 605060.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

This role is based in the UK. 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.