School Business Manager

About Highfield Leadership Academy

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a state-of-the-art secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds in Blackpool. We joined [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] in 2016 and, like all [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] schools, we have a leadership specialism. We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a talented individual to provide an exceptional business support service to our pupils, teachers and wider stakeholders. As a key member of our school’s business support team, your expertise will help to deliver an outstanding learning environment for our young people. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and specialist technical skills. You will have extensive experience of delivering outstanding customer service and possess the ability to develop relationships across our school and the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] community.

You will have:

• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 9-4/A*- C.
• Management experience within a public/private sector setting.
• Experience in financial, HR, business and/or premises operations.
• The ability to communicate verbally with, and write reports for, a range of stakeholders, including Governors and external agencies.
• The ability to manage people effectively by conducting regular meetings, setting targets for performance, delegating tasks appropriately, and monitoring the quality of delivery and outcomes.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed. Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, Star Talent Academy. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level. We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Key Dates

• Closing Date: Monday, 18 May 2026 at midnight.
• Interview Date: To be confirmed.
• Proposed Start Date: Wednesday, 1 July 2026.

Application Process

To apply for this vacancy please use the 'Apply for job' link. You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Our Commitment

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.