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 is part of Castleford Academy Trust. 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.
Business Manager
To Start ASAP
Pay Range: L5-L8
Actual Salary £54,937 - £59,166
Whole Year Contract
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.
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.
- To take overall responsibility for the planning and co-ordination of trips across the Academy, ensuring relevaent risk assessments for each trip are carried out and submitted using the relevant system.
- 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 academy.
You will be:
- An outstanding leader.
- Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.
- Dedicated to being the best you can be.
- Committed to Castleford Academy Trust vision and 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.
The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 2nd June 2025, with interviews taking place shortly after.
As part of our team at Castleford Academy Trust, you will 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.
Supporting Documents: Business Manager Job Description.pdf
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.
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.
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