Cluster Business Manager - Heaton Cluster, Bradford

Salary/Band:         Special Grade C2-D1 (£55,374-£59,173 per annum)

Contract type:      Full time - All Year Round                            

Contract term:      Permanent

Closing date:         Tuesday 20th June at 9am

Interview date:       Week commencing 26th June

Start date:           As soon as possible

Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you relish the chance to lead transformation and work closely with great colleagues to make rapid sustained school improvement? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

This is an exciting time to join our Multi Academy Trust and work with headteachers, colleagues and other stakeholders in leading the next stage of our journey to remarkable. This is a leadership position where the successful applicant will be developed further as a Trust leader and will be line-managed by the Chief Operating Officer working closely with cluster schools and the central team in driving forward all aspects of improvement in our schools. 

We are highly ambitious for all of our schools and aim to be in the top 10% of all MATs within the next 5 years. We know this is a high bar, however, we believe that our young people and the communities that we serve deserve nothing less. Beckfoot Trust wishes to appoint an experienced Business Manager who can demonstrate excellence in all aspects of school business. The Cluster Business Manager position is a varied role which includes HR, managing the budget and associated financial systems, health and safety, site management as well as the line management of the relevant teams. 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.   

What we offer: 

Beckfoot Trust schools work in partnership with a shared ambition to provide outstanding education for our students. We highly value the need for psychological safety and belonging and we regularly train all our staff on what that means. We value authenticity and honesty and celebrate what makes individuals and organisations unique.

We authentically value staff through specific praise, recognising what they do to make a difference to the lives of young people on a daily basis.

We demonstrate we are morally committed to achieving true diversity throughout our whole organisation as well as believing that commonality binds us together.

We find ways of reducing unnecessary workload for all and we promote wellbeing and a healthy and safe work environment in all our schools, providing access to wellness advice, lifestyle benefits and free expert and confidential counselling through our employee assistance programme.

Beckfoot Trust provides clarity of expectations, always precisely modelling what we want so that there is no ambiguity and gives dedicated time to collective efficacy.

What you offer: 

In return, we are looking for someone who is visionary and ambitious, self-reflective, seeks feedback on their performance and is committed to their own development. Has the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve their best. We are seeking someone who is a great leader with leadership experience. Being a team player is essential.  A commitment to whole school improvement and a willingness to embrace the Trust’s values, core purpose and collaborative principles. 

To apply please fully complete the attached application form and email to centralrecruitment@beckfoottrust.org

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful staff will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss the role, please contact centralrecruitment@beckfoottrust.org