School Business Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the school administration team, undertake line management and appraisals
• Monitor income and expenditure, support budget preparation, and produce regular financial reports in collaboration with the Trust Finance Manager
• Ensure best value at all times, manage contracts and services, and explore income-generating opportunities through site usage
• Oversee staff contracts, payroll, recruitment coordination, DBS checks, and maintain accurate personnel records
• Oversee the development of marketing materials, website, and parental communications

• Outstanding professional development:
  Access to the National College for flexible, self‑directed CPD, coaching accreditation opportunities through Leadership Edge, and comprehensive training programmes including NPQ pathways
• Genuine career progression:
  We grow our own talent—colleagues have progressed from volunteer roles to senior leadership positions. Our approach to staff development is nationally recognised
• Person‑centred approach:
  Our transformed appraisal process focuses on coaching, genuine agency, and meaningful goal‑setting aligned with your career aspirations
• Collaborative culture:
  Be part of a Trust‑wide team where collaboration is embedded. Work with colleagues across schools, share best practice, and contribute to system‑wide improvement
• Wellbeing support:
  Comprehensive wellbeing service, staff forum based on ‘safe and brave space’ principles, two‑day wellbeing weekend in Summer Term, and recognition initiatives
• Workload reduction initiatives:
  Streamlining systems with Google Workspace, Operational Excellence CPD, and tools designed to reduce administrative burden
• A culture of belonging:
  Our Inclusive People Strategy ensures all staff feel truly valued, able to perform at their best, and empowered to make an outstanding difference