Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Academy Business Leader
Location: St Matthew’s C of E Primary School and Nursery
22 ½ hours (3 days) Part Time, Term time plus 3 weeks
Salary: PO1 - PO2, SCP 27 - SCP 32 FTE (£38,220 - £42,839)
Actual Salary (£22,115 - £24,534)
Over 300 children require an exceptional Academy Business Leader to lead their school from September 2026.
Could you be their perfect candidate?
Vacancy Information
We are looking for an inspirational Academy Business Leader to join our vibrant, bustling Church of England school filled with incredible children. We would like a strong leader and team player who will build on the existing strengths of the school and support us on the next steps of our journey. If you think you can be our exceptional candidate, we can’t wait to meet you.
The successful candidate will have:
A commitment to creating a safe, secure and environmentally engaging school for all.
A commitment to the distinctive nature of Church of England schools.
A love of finance and operational compliance.
A passion for developing your team.
Strong, innovative and strategic leadership and management.
A firm commitment to achieving success through partnership and teamwork.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Drive, ambition and high expectations.
Commitment to the vision and values of the school and Trust.
We can offer you:
A supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team in an inclusive Academy and Trust.
A stimulating, attractive and welcoming learning environment.
An approach that supports and stimulates professional growth, with a bespoke CPD package.
Cross-Trust opportunities for collaboration and development.
The opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives and careers of pupils and colleagues.
The opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive school.
A career in a forward-thinking Trust.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged but are by appointment only. We are so proud of our school; we want you to have the chance to visit and see it for yourself. It will convince you so much more than any advert can.
To apply go to https://mynewterm.com/jobs/151462/EDV-2026-SMCPSAN-25349
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 6th July 2026
Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 7th July 2026
Interview Day: Monday 13th July 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and we require all our staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please see our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy on the BDAT website BDAT Policies - Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (bdat-academies.org)