School Business Manager

Location:  West Yorkshire

Co-op Academy Nightingale / Co-op Academy Oakwood / Co-op Academy Penny Oaks

Permanent | 37 hours per week |

Term Time only +20 days

Salary range: PO4, SCP 35-38 £44,711 - £47,754 (pay award pending) 

Actual salary: £41,599 - £45,438

Start date: September 2025

We’re seeking to appoint a Business Manager with the strategic vision, passion and commitment to lead and manage the key business functions and associated colleagues across three West Yorkshire primary schools within the Co-op Academies Trust. Working collaboratively with a variety of academy and central team colleagues as well as external partners, this key role focuses on the leadership and management of finance, premises, HR, GDPR, admin and health and safety and is integral to the effective running of operations at all sites.   

The successful candidate will have a strong background in financial management and possess relevant qualifications in this field, along with experience of HR/people processes, ideally having worked in one or more schools or Local Authorities. The post holder must also have excellent communication and wider interpersonal skills; confidently securing buy-in, with the ability to both lead teams and work as a member of one effectively.   

This is an excellent career development opportunity for a commercially minded individual with a strong track record to work in a successful forward-looking organisation; supporting the continued success by ensuring that the non-academic functions support high quality teaching, learning and working for all students and colleagues.

Contact

For a discussion about the role, please contact Beverley Blanchfield at beverley.blanchfield@coopacademies.co.uk

Benefits

Local government pension scheme 

Co-op staff discount and other benefits

How to apply

Applications to be completed online by: 3rd July 2025, 8am

Interview Date: TBC

The Co-op Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.