School Business Manager

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PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced School Business Manager to work at a senior leadership level at Walter Evans CofE Primary School. We are a proud member of the Derby Diocesan Multi Academy Trust (DDAT) and benefit from a wide range of opportunities, including partnership working, school improvement and CPD. 

This is a key role for the right candidate to lead on all aspects of school business management which requires close working with the Headteacher, Local Academy Committee and DDAT Central Team. The role includes line management responsibility of support staff within the school and involvement in Trust-wide initiatives and activities in Derby and Derbyshire. 

The successful candidate will have relevant experience in a similar role within the education sector, is ambitious, and ready for a new and exciting challenge. 

We are looking for: 

• Proven experience in school business management or a similar leadership role
• Strong financial acumen and knowledge of education sector regulations
• Commitment to the school’s Christian ethos and inclusive values
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills 

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic and polite children;
• A welcoming and friendly working environment;
• A supportive senior leadership team, committed to your success;
• Dedicated and friendly staff, committed to school improvement;
• Ongoing high quality professional development opportunities. 

DDAT can offer:

• A senior level position within a positive and thriving school community in Derby;
• Comprehensive support from the DDAT finance, HR and operational teams;
• CPD opportunities in areas including finance, governance, HR, health and safety, premises management, school effectiveness etc.;
• Career progression possibilities as the Trust expands further. 

Please refer to the closed Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role. 

School visits are available, please send an email to head@walterevans.derby.sch.uk to arrange an appointment. 

All applications must be made on the DDAT application forms. Please email your completed application forms to head@walterevans.derby.sch.uk

Please do not apply via the Derby City Council or Derbyshire County Council websites.

DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 14^th September 2025 12:00 midnight (application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted).

Interviews scheduled to take place week commencing 22^nd September 2025.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.