Assistant Business Manager

Full year / 37hrs per week Grade 10 (pt 31 -35) £43,358 - £47,894 Plus membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme Required September 2026 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our flourishing Church of England 11–18 secondary school, serving approximately 1,250 pupils within a successful single academy trust. Rooted in our Christian vision to know, nurture and inspire, we are committed to enabling every member of our community to flourish and experience life in all its fullness (John 10:10). We are proud of our inclusive culture, strong outcomes and ambitious approach to continuous improvement, and we are now seeking to appoint an experienced and highly skilled Assistant Business Manager to support the next phase of our development. This is a new role, strengthening business leadership capacity within the school. The postholder will work alongside and deputise for the Business Manager / Chief Finance Officer, whose working pattern is changing as part of a planned transition towards retirement, ensuring continuity, stability and succession within the school’s business leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that the school’s resources are managed effectively, efficiently and in line with statutory and regulatory requirements, enabling the school to deliver outstanding educational outcomes. The role provides significant development and strategic experience; however, any future senior appointments will be subject to the school’s normal recruitment and selection processes. The Bishops’ Blue Coat CE High School is a high achieving and forward-thinking school, which is oversubscribed and enjoys an excellent reputation. We are committed to ensuring excellent learning and teaching in a caring environment. If you are interested in this post then please complete a Support Staff Application form, available from our website and submit together with a letter of application by Wednesday 27th May. Interviews are scheduled for 5th June