Business Manager - West School

Basis Full Time

Job profile for Business Manager – West Monmouth School

Job details

Salary £50,269 – £56,735 | Grade 10 | Contractual hours 37 | Basis Full Time | Package Permanent | Job category/type Children and Family Services, Education, School | Date posted 19/06/2026 | Job reference REQ
006417

Attachment: REQ
006417 Business Manager – West Monmouth School.docx

Start date: 1 st September 2026

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled Business Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team. This key role will support the Headteacher in ensuring the effective strategic and operational management of the school.

The successful candidate will lead on budgeting and financial management, ensuring compliance with all legal and governance requirements while maintaining a sustainable financial position. They will also oversee all support staff functions, including catering, cleaning, administrative and site teams, ensuring high‑quality service and value for money.

In addition, the postholder will be responsible for ensuring the school site is safe, well‑maintained and provides a welcoming environment that supports the delivery of a 21st‑century curriculum. The role also includes leading on effective communication and promotion of the school, ensuring positive engagement with stakeholders and the wider community within relevant legal frameworks.

We are looking for a highly proactive, motivated and organised professional with strong financial, leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to supporting a high‑quality learning environment.

Interviews will be held week commencing 13 th July.

Closing Date:
Friday 3 rd July, 2026  pm

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview:

How to apply

Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under‑represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.
You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager.

We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.

Torfaen County Borough Council
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