School Business Partner

🍎📚 Join our team as a School Business Partner at Mangotsfield CofE Primary School! 📚🍎

Start Date: 05/01/2026

Salary: Grade 6, £40,777 - £44,075 FTE p.a. (Actual Salary based on weeks worked and hours: £38,572.83 - £41,692.56 per annum)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8-4pm), all year round. In line with Trust policy there is flexibility around weeks worked and hours that can be discussed at interview 

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 18th November 2025 (9am) - We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to close the advert prior to the stated deadline date

Interview Date: Wednesday 26th November 2025

The Role – A School-Based Leadership Opportunity

Are you a highly organised and strategic operational leader looking to make a direct impact at school level? As a Senior School Business Partner, you will be a key member of the school’s leadership team, ensuring the smooth and efficient management of school operations.

This is a school-based role, working closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders to provide expert guidance on finance, payroll, HR, estates, procurement, health and safety, GDPR, and business operations. Your leadership will help the school maximize resources, drive efficiency, and ensure compliance with Trust policies and legal requirements, enabling Headteachers to focus on teaching, learning, and school improvement.

This role requires someone who thrives on multitasking, problem-solving, and bringing structure to operational processes—if you love being the go-to person for keeping things running smoothly, this is the job for you!

Please refer to job description and person specifications for further information about the role. 

The successful candidate should be:

• enthusiastic, flexible and solution focused
• forward looking and aspirational 
• hardworking and resilient 
• able to work with high levels of integrity, discretion and confidentiality
• a dynamic team leader who has the ability to bring out the best in other people to achieve desired outcomes 
• willing to constructively challenge self and others to continually improve their own and their team’s performance
• able to lead and plan with agility and a long-term perspective
• able to communicate professionally and effectively with parents, staff, Governors and external agencies
• able to present and interpret information (including financial data) in a logical and systematic manner 
• able to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to safeguarding and equality
• willing and able to take responsibility for their own professional growth, engaging proactively with professional development opportunities.

The School and Trust:

Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School is a proud member of The Leaf Trust — a family of 14 schools (12 primary, one infant, and one junior), united by a shared commitment to creating joyful, inclusive learning environments rooted in strong local communities.

Our school vision — “We are the movers and shapers of our future, living life in all its fullness” — guides all that we do. With 21 classes and over 630 pupils, we are a vibrant and inclusive school community that values academic achievement, personal growth, and spiritual development.

We work in close partnership with St James Church and the Bristol Diocese to enrich our Christian ethos and offer meaningful opportunities for reflection, celebration, and connection.

Our broad, evidence-informed curriculum sparks curiosity, builds knowledge, and fosters a lifelong love of learning. The values of  Belonging, Resilience, Aspiration, Virtue and Empathy are at the heart of our school culture and underpin everything we do.

What We Can Offer You:

• A Great Working Environment: Join a supportive, skilled, and hard-working team with a positive and good-humoured ethos.
• A Warm, Supportive Community: Be part of a friendly school with strong links to the church and wider community
• A School-Based Leadership Role: Be a vital part of the school’s senior leadership team, shaping business operations and making a tangible difference.
• Professional Growth: We invest in staff development, offering CPD opportunities, leadership training, and the option to complete a School Business Management qualification and apprenticeship.
• A Supportive Network: Work alongside school leaders while benefiting from collaboration with other Business Partners and the Trust’s central team.
• Employee Wellbeing: We prioritise staff wellbeing through annual surveys, Wellbeing Committees, a dedicated staff wellbeing day, and a focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent pension packages for both teaching and support staff. Additionally, take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and discount retail platform to help you save money on various purchases

We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about Mangotsfield CofE Primary School and The Leaf Trust.

📝 How to Apply

All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.

If this job isn't quite the perfect fit for you at the moment, why not set up a job alert for The Leaf Trust or the school via Eteach? This way, you'll stay updated on our latest opportunities as soon as they arise. We're always on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team. Whether it's now or in the future, seize the chance to be part of a supportive community where personal growth and success are celebrated through an unwavering commitment to excellence. Your next fulfilling chapter could be just around the corner!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, as we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.