School Business Manager

Job Ref No. ECC2662-335S	Position Start Date: Immediate	Application Close: 12/06/2026 Midday
Position Type: Administration	Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time	Date of Interviews: TBCV
Pay Range: Band E/F point 24 to 33	Contract Term: Permanent

Job Description

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: Range Band E/F point 24 to 33 FTE £38,780 to £49,022 actual £36,296 to £45,882

Closing Date: 12th June 2026

Interview Date: TBC

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic School Business Manager to join a highly motivated team in an outstanding school (Ofsted, April 2023). We are seeking a professional with high expectations and a happy disposition.

This role will provide overall strategic leadership and management for all aspects for finance, HR ICT, community usage, administration and operations support in the academy.

We are looking to appoint a School Business Manager who:

Has a visible presence in the school

Will support the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and decision making, leading staff training, task groups and attending Governing Body meetings

Be responsible for all aspects of finance, HR, ICT, administration and operations support, including catering and premises

Contribute to the achievement of the educational vision for the academy

Work with our partners in Catalyst Academies Trust to develop high quality systems and services

Have a strong empathy with and interest in education

As part of Catalyst Academies Trust, we offer a strong support network, access to the Catalyst Perks reward platform and retention bonuses for all staff.

Visits to the school are both positively encouraged and warmly welcomed. Also, you are very welcome to have an informal, confidential discussion with Lisa Barrow, our School Business Manager, about this vacancy. Please contact the school on 01708 852128email sbm.da@catrust.org.uk to arrange these. You should apply via www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk or request an application form via the contacts above. Previous applicants need not apply.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the School

Our pupils are aged 3 – 11, ranging from Nursery to Year 6, and mainly live in the area surrounding the school.

At Dilkes we want our children to be happy, confident and to share a passion for learning. We help them to achieve highly and make outstanding progress.

We value every child and ensure that we foster the individuality of their interests and experiences. Our bespoke curriculum is carefully planned to enable us to teach all the National Curriculum subjects in a creative and inspiring way. We engage children in a range of activities that enable them to develop their knowledge and skills, and equip them for life beyond school.

We are very proud of the achievements of our pupils, and this pride is echoed by the pupils themselves. We strive to continue to build on the outstanding provision that Dilkes Academy offers.

"We strive to ensure high achievement and a happy educational experience for every child."