Academy Business Manager
Salary: Grade 10, Points 23–26 (£34,350–£37,950 per annum, full-time equivalent)
Hours: Full-time – 37 hours per week, term time plus 4 weeks during holidays (Part-time hours may be considered)
Start Date: As soon as possible (ASAP)
Location: Welland Park Academy, Market Harborough
Welland Park Academy is seeking to appoint an exceptional and highly motivated Academy Business Manager to join our supportive and ambitious team.
As a leading support staff professional, the Academy Business Manager will work closely with the Principal, Director of Finance & Operations, and Senior Team to ensure our Academy meets its educational aims, promoting the highest standards of business ethos and ensuring the most effective use of resources.
The successful candidate will:
• Lead on financial resource management, payroll, catering services, educational visits, and administration management of such.
• Act as primary contact for payroll and manage liaison with external providers.
• Assist in income generation activities and external funding bids.
• Oversee ParentPay and Evolve systems for educational trips.
• Work collaboratively across departments to ensure efficiency and value for money.
Benefits include:
• SAS Wellbeing Cover
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for professional development and training
We welcome applications from candidates with strong finance, administration, and leadership experience, preferably within the education sector, although this is not essential.
Closing Date: May 14th 2025
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Director of Finance & Operations at Welland Park Academy.
Safeguarding Statement:
Welland Park Academy 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.