School Business Manager

The Governors of Loreto High School Chorlton seek to appoint a well-qualified, committed, energetic, experienced, high calibre School Business Manager to join our school.  This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated leader with outstanding potential to continue their leadership journey in our well led, collaborative, ambitious and vibrant school. Loreto High School has been judged by Ofsted to be a ‘Good’ school and we are now looking for an energetic, passionate individual who is excited to contribute to the next stage of our journey. We are an aspirational, reflective, supportive and creative learning community where all adults are learners who strive rigorously for excellence in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students and make a real difference in their lives.

The position is an integral part of the school’s leadership team and as such, the successful candidate will work with the Headteacher and other senior and middle leaders to drive forward the Governors’ and Loreto Trust Board’s vision for the improvement of the school. They will lead the development, implementation and review of the school’s business, support services and operational services, including Finance, HR, Health & Safety, Buildings and Facilities, ICT and other administrative systems. You will lead a large multidisciplinary support team. Prospective candidates should currently hold or be working towards a relevant School Business Management Qualification ie Certificate of Diploma in School Business Management or similar.

This role will suit an enthusiastic and inspirational individual who enjoys working as part of a dedicated team and will provide the opportunity to excel in a supportive environment. Prospective candidates should have proven strong and effective leadership and management skills, the ability to make a strategic contribution to the school’s leadership team, have excellent organisational, communication and negotiation skills with both internal and external audiences and have the ability to drive forward and motivate staff. The successful candidate will be self-aware, open to development and believe, like we do, that ‘feedback is a gift’ and be passionate about making a real difference in the lives of our students. 

About Loreto High School    

• We are part of the international family of Loreto schools and have very strong links with Loreto Sixth Form college and Loreto Grammar school.
•  Loreto High School is a ‘Good School’ at an exciting point in its school improvement journey. “Leaders have the ambition and demonstrable capacity to further enhance the good quality of education which the school currently provides.” Ofsted 2019.
• "A welcoming, caring and passionate school that really does know every child.” Ofsted 2019 Parent View
• “A truly diverse, welcoming and joy-filled school in which staff daily model the gospel values expressed by Mary Ward and deliver extraordinary care to each unique member of the community.” Section 48 Inspection March 2020
• Visitors tell us our students are calm and well-mannered and that our Catholic ethos is powerfully transmitted.
• The school benefits from a modern building with excellent equipment and facilities. 

Equal Opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring equality across our school, and that all staff are treated fairly, in line with our school policies.

Safeguarding information



The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. 

The above post will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and a barred list check before appointment to the post. The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions and any other information held by local police that is considered relevant to the role. Any convictions listed on a DBS check will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Any job offer will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of the necessary pre-employment checks including receipt of two satisfactory references. 

If you possess the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to submit an application. Your application should explain fully your suitability for the role as detailed in the job description and tailored to meet the Person Specification in terms of your knowledge, experience, skills, qualities and qualifications. 

An information pack and application form can be downloaded from the documents below or visit the school’s website.

Enquiries to recruitment@loretochorlton.manchester.sch.uk