Business & Finance Manager Permanent, full time 37 hours Monday to Friday Working Term Time: 38 weeks plus 5 INSET Days plus 5 additional days to be agreed and worked during the school holidays Salary: Grade 10: SCP34-38, £43,693 to £47,754 per annum pro rata Actual salary: £38,713 to £42,311 per annum Required from September 1st 2025 John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint a highly skilled, organised and motivated Business and Facilities Manager to join our evolving organisation. Due to the retirement of the current postholder, this varied and challenging role requires a professional who has the confidence and capability to work independently, taking responsibility and accountability for day-to-day business operations within our school. Joining the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will manage finance, HR, Health and Safety, facilities and administration, exercising skill and judgment to ensure efficiency and effectiveness at all times. You will support and advise the Headteacher with all business aspects of the school, seeking specialist advice from the Trust’s Central Team where necessary. We are offering the right candidate, the opportunity to develop professionally through access to funded qualifications, so they can build their knowledge and skills for a successful career. If you want to discuss this role, please contact Lydia Howard, via by emailing win-office@win.jtmat.co.uk, or telephoning 01283 247570. Completed application forms should be emailed to win-office@win.jtmat.co.uk Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: Friday 27th June 2025 at 12pm Selection/Interview: Wednesday 2nd July 2025 – this interview date is fixed and no alternatives can be offered This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention. John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying. Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.