School Business Partner

Job details

Job role: - Other support roles

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern: Full time: 35 hours per week All Year Round

Contract type: Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary: £55940 - £59715

What skills and experience we're looking for

[Employer hidden] (CAT) is seeking a dynamic, high-level professional for a unique dual-aspect leadership role. This position bridges the gap between high-level Trust strategy and the daily operational success of a large, vibrant primary school.

We are looking for a resilient, self-motivated leader who possesses:

• Qualifications: A minimum Level 4 professional qualification in School Business Management or Accounting (e.g., CSBM, DSBM, AAT).
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in a business function within education or the public sector, with a proven track record in rigorous financial monitoring.
• Skills: High level IT skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders and challenge effectively.
• Integrity: A deep commitment to safeguarding, equality, and the professional integrity required for high-pressure environments.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and collaborative working environment, which is well resourced
• A friendly and welcoming staff and school community
• Opportunities to be at the forefront of innovative devvelopments
• Exceptional professional development opportunities
• Create, develop and shape the trust role alongside experienced teams

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Advert CAT School Business partner April 2026.pdf - 195 KB (opens in new tab)

School Business Partner CAT FV.pdf - 140 KB (opens in new tab)

About [Employer hidden]

Type: Multi-academy trust

Website: [Employer hidden] website

Email address: [contact hidden]

See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/m20-learning-trust

[Employer hidden], based in Manchester, formed in September 2025 and consists of five Manchester Primary Schools. These include, Barlow Hall Primary School, Beaver Road Primary School, Brookburn Community Primary School, Cavendish Community Primary School and Northenden Community School.

The trust is committed to building a strong family of schools, enhancing educational standards and opportunities for our local communities. Our shared vision and values underpin our trust’s development: a commitment to academic excellence, a culture of collaboration and an inclusive environment built on respect. The executive trust leaders have a strong track record in school improvement, having improved schools in need of support and championed the development of teaching talent through local teaching hubs.

School Details

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Beaver Road Primary School, Show

School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11

Education phase: Primary school

School size: 1059 pupils enrolled

Age range: 3 to 11

Ofsted report: View Ofsted report

School website: Beaver Road Primary School website

See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beaver-road-primary-school

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