Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Business Manager
Salary: £39,862.00 - £44,074.00 Annually (FTE)
Hours Per Week: 37
Weeks Per Year: 41
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full-Time
Start Date: 5th October 2026
Vacancy Information
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school and growing Trust. The role will report directly to the Headteacher, being responsible for strategic planning including financial, HR, ICT, Health, Safety and estates to ensure the school makes the best possible use of the resources available.
This role is key to the success of the school, and we seek a Business Manager who has a positive attitude, who cares about making a difference to the outcomes of our pupils and can take others along the journey with them.
The successful candidate will need to be a team player who is able to multi-task effectively, motivate others and demonstrate a commitment to achieving high standards.
Applicants with experience of working in the education sector are welcome to apply as are those with a business background. The ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team is essential. We believe in recruiting the very best staff to support our pupils. The post-holder will be a full and active member of the Senior Leadership Team of the school.
The role will be based at Thornton Primary School, but could involve some travel to our other schools within the Trust. This of course will be reasonable and appropriate to the role.
If you would like a further conversation about any aspect of this post or about working as part of Focus-Trust, please do not hesitate to contact our current SBM directly by email s.wilkinson@focus-trust.co.uk or on 01274 833839 for a chat.
To apply, go to https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143944/EDV-2026-TPS-59773
You are very welcome to make an appointment to visit the school on 16th June at 10am or 18th June at 2pm. Please contact Sally Wilkinson on 01274 833839, to make an appointment.
Closing Date: Midday, Monday 22nd June 2026
Interview Dates: Week Commencing 29th June 2026
Start Date 5/10/26
Focus-Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. There is an explicit expectation that all staff, trustees, governors and volunteers share this commitment and adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures. Applicants should be aware that the recruitment process will include an assessment of your suitability to work with children and must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Focus-Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.