Cluster School Business Manager

Are you seeking your next challenge? Would you enjoy the opportunity to truly impact the operation of schools?

Whether you are a new or experienced School Business Manager looking to advance your career while collaborating with a team of like-minded professionals, or if you have relevant transferable skills to excel in this role, then this might be the ideal opportunity for you.

The successful applicant will be joining a team of experienced Cluster School Business Managers (C-SBM), who are currently overseeing several schools within the trust.

This post will further strengthen the services provided to our schools by working collaboratively with a small number of schools; therefore, flexibility is key. The successful applicant may be required on an ad-hoc basis to cover specific projects or staff absences.

The C-SBM will be jointly line-managed by our Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Heads of School and will work closely with our existing team in driving forward all aspects of improvement in the HEARTS Trust. The role is hybrid and will be based across our central office and schools.

The successful applicant will demonstrate excellence in all aspects of business administration and management, ideally within the education sector. The C-SBM position is a varied role which includes HR, finance (managing the budget and associated financial systems), assisting the Trust Finance Manager and Premises Lead with health and safety, site maintenance (via the site team) and working closely with the Head of School in the joint line management of various school-based staff.

We are seeking a highly ambitious professional who has the experience, motivation, enthusiasm and skill set to help lead the future vision and development of the schools and the Trust. The successful candidate will be committed to their own lifelong learning and development and to ensuring that we are one trust where all belong.

We are highly ambitious for all of our schools, we know we set the bar high, however, we believe that our young people and the communities that we serve deserve nothing less.

Due to the location of our schools, a clean driving licence and access to a vehicle are paramount. Visits are encouraged and will provide applicants with the opportunity to meet with our existing team of Business Managers.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974, The Trustees are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical check, prohibited from teaching check and references. References are taken up prior to interview. A copy of the trusts Child Protection Policy is available on our website:- https://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk/policies

The HEARTS way of working is based on our values of happiness, self-esteem, achievement, respect and responsibility, truth and service, all of which are embedded within each of our schools.

HEARTS Academy Trust offers a comprehensive rewards and benefits package to all colleagues, including but not limited to:

• Pension schemes (LGPS/TPS)


• Professional development opportunities


• Access to our trust Counsellor


• Access to our Mental Health First Aid team


• Additional week's leave during October


• Excellent CPD opportunities with purposeful training, including trust-wide twilights


• Supportive leadership and opportunities to collaborate across the trust


• On request, and if appropriate, flexible working