School Business Manager

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

Odyssey Collaborative Trust is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced School Business Manager to support two of its schools:  Asterdale Primary School and Oakwood Junior School.  Starting Date: December 2025 (or as soon as possible). 

This role offers flexibility, with the option to work: 

• Full-time (37 hours per week) across both schools, or
• Part-time (2 or 2.5 days per week) supporting one school 

Odyssey Collaborative Trust is a locally focused and proactive organisation comprising seven primary schools, all situated to the north and east of Derby.  The schools are located close to one another, enabling strong collaboration and shared values across the Trust. 

You can find out more about what makes us unique here. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead and manage the school’s administrative team, promoting a collaborative and accountable working environment
• Provide administrative and strategic oversight across key operational areas: Finance, HR, IT, Health & Safety, Premises, Facilities, and GDPR
• Ensure smooth and efficient office operations aligned with the school’s values and priorities
• Drive continuous improvement and build team capacity to support school effectiveness
• Maximise the use of resources to support the school’s development plan
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and deliver high standards of customer service 

If you’d like to discuss the role in more detail or have any questions please contact our Chief Operations Officer Anita Breeze on 07563025205 or email a.breeze@odysseyct.org.uk.  Or Ian Dewes, Chief Executive Officer on 07708 475638 or email i.dewes@odysseyct.org.uk.

To apply, please complete the attached Application form and return to enquiries@odysseyct.org.uk

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing date 17 November 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.