Required to start: September 2025
Business Manager
PO1 (SCP 27-30) £38,220 - £40,777
Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, All Year Round
Ryecroft Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Business Manager. This role is of great importance to our work, to ensure the academy makes the best use of resources through effective forward planning and financial consideration, working as part of the Senior Leadership Team and advising the Principal and the governing body on the non-teaching activities of the academy.
The ideal applicant will:
• A Level 4 diploma for school/academy business manager or other relevant Level 4 qualification.
• A comprehensive understanding of office procedures and working practice.
• Knowledge of performance management and appraisal procedures.
• Great communication, time management, organisational and prioritising skills.
• Management experience and the ability to work as part of a team.
What we offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
About us:
Ryecroft is a thriving, dynamic and happy school and the staff team are wholeheartedly committed to doing the very best that they can for the children in their care. It is because of the team’s effort expertise and strong moral purpose that families can be confident that children at Ryecroft Academy are safe, cherished, encouraged and brilliantly taught. Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, we will ensure that our children receive an outstanding education that focuses on aspiration, high expectations and personalisation. As GORSE and Ryecroft Academy professionals, the values of Diligence, Integrity, Rectitude and Kindness underpin all that we do.
If you would like to know more about our Academy, please visit our website.
Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CV’s are not accepted.
Closing date for applications: 11 July 2025 (9am)
Interview date: TBC
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.
Ryecroft Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people 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.