Strategic School Business Manager
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced professionals for the following post: -
Strategic School Business Manager
Pay – Grade: 12 (37 hours) 52 weeks (41-43) £50,788 – £52,805
Full Time and Permanent
The Headteacher and governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Strategic School Business Manager to commence on 1st September 2025.
We wish to appoint an ambitious, innovative and dedicated strategist with technical expertise who is committed to being a full-time member of the Senior Leadership Team, leading in support services, helping to resolve problems, promoting effective management and strategic leadership. You will be expected to share the vision and values of Dŵr y Felin School in providing the best provision for our young people and demonstrate the ability to:
• Work with the senior leadership team and governing body to provide advice, guidance and strategic leadership that promotes the school’s aims
• Act as the key lead to ensure all HR policies and procedures are up to date and adopted by the governing body and, lead and develop HR strategy and operations within school on a daily basis
• undertake strategic financial planning and provide advice to the headteacher, leadership team and governors on the most effective use of resources
• ensure all business and financial management functions operate in accordance with statutory regulations
• achieve best value in all areas of expenditure by testing the market, negotiating and monitoring contracts and services
• promote to the highest standards within the associate and support staff team and strategically ensure the most effective use of resources in support of the school's learning objectives
• maximise income generation from external sources
The main aspects of the role are detailed in the job description below along with the person specification. Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Dŵr y Felin is a popular and successful 11-16 comprehensive school. We are diverse and inclusive where the wellbeing and development of our pupils is paramount. We believe that if it is not our best, then it is not good enough. In return Dŵr y Felin Comprehensive School can offer:
• A competitive salary
• An ambitious and improving school
• The opportunity to work in a supportive team
• Your own office
• An aspirational, supportive senior leadership team and Governing body
• A caring environment where respect and consideration are taught, established and valued by all
• Continuous professional learning opportunities
• Friendly, dedicated and well-trained staff who are committed to doing their best for students every day
• Innovative teachers, keen to network and take risks with new ideas and strategies
• Opportunities to develop and grow your career in an environment that values and supports initiative and a growth mindset
• A great location, less than 5 minutes off junction 43 of the M4.
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Check (child’s list) from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Salary Range: Grade: 12 (37 hours) 52 weeks (41-43) £50,788 – £52,805
Post Ref: Eteach/DWR/StrategicBusinessManager/2025
Dwr Y Felin Comprehensive School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.