At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage admin tasks, support recruitment, and oversee finance operations in a school environment.
- Company: St Cuthbert’s, a supportive educational institution with a family-like culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time only contract, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of students and staff while working closely with leadership.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration or finance, with strong organisational and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 32061 - 35412 £ per year.
Thank you very much for your interest in the business manager role at St Cuthbert’s. We hope that this position offers a great opportunity for office or finance assistants currently in a school, or those wishing to come into education from industry or business.
Our school has successfully developed and operated under the leadership of a single executive leadership team for the last ten years, working in a unique and truly special partnership with Christ the King Catholic Academy. We have held a strong connection over this time as a “family of two schools living and learning in faith”. As the Trust has grown, the Directors and the Diocese now believe that each school would benefit from its own dedicated head and deputy.
The role involves admin support (processing and managing the recording of staff absence, dealing with recruitment and retention, supporting confidential governor meeting preparation, maintaining the school’s single central record) alongside line managing office and site staff whilst undertaking the finance administration. Of course there would be some operational tasks too such as welcoming parents and pupils into the school in the morning, taking phone calls about absence and sharing confidential messages with staff.
The role is a significant one and we believe will make a huge difference to the lives of our staff and pupils. The successful candidate would work incredibly closely with the senior leadership team as well as receiving support and guidance from our trust central team.
The trust has appointed similar roles in the past and recommended this structure for our schools. We use a variety of systems such as Bromcom for MIS and parental communication, Edupay for Human Resources and payroll in addition to Access for Finance transactional processes and budgeting. Our parents use an application called “My child at school” (MCAS) to pay for services we provide. These systems would be used to support the candidate’s role in co-ordinating our admissions policy and streamlining our induction processes and parental billing.
BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
- DBS
- Medical clearance
- Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number
- Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children
A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search will be carried out. For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out. For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.
Closing date for applications: Friday 26th June 2026 - midday
Interview date: Tuesday 30th June 2026
Post Details:
- Grade: NJC pay Grade F - scale points range 19 - 24
- Salary: £32,061.00 to £35,412.00 (pro-rata, pay award pending)
- Contract: Permanent, Term Time only plus 10 days
- Hours: 20 per week
- Start Date: 1st September 2026
Academy Business Manager employer: St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
St Cuthbert’s offers a nurturing and collaborative work environment, where the Academy Business Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting both staff and pupils. With a strong commitment to professional development and a close-knit community ethos, employees can expect meaningful engagement and growth opportunities within a supportive leadership team. Located in a vibrant educational setting, this position not only provides competitive remuneration but also the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of learners and their families.
Contact Details:
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Recruitment Team
