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The Governors of Bedwas High School seek to appoint an outstanding Business Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team at our school. We welcome applicants who are well qualified, ambitious, and passionate for school improvement.
As the school’s Business Manager, the successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and other senior colleagues to strategically lead and manage the school. The school’s Business Manager oversees all aspects of finance, HR, procurement, IT, GDPR, health and safety and site management. In addition, the role line manages administrative and premises staff.
Bedwas High School is a popular, and well-respected 11-18 secondary school. Our school is located on a pleasant open site on the outskirts of the historic castle town of Caerphilly, with very good links with major road and rail networks. Our ethos is strongly comprehensive and inclusive, with an unshakable emphasis on aspiration and achievement for all. If successful, you will join a vibrant school community, working alongside expert and enthusiastic colleagues who are committed to the achievement, happiness, and support of our pupils. You can find out more about our school on our website.
The Headteacher and Governors are committed to appointing staff who
•Share and demonstrate the vision of the Headteacher and Governors of ‘Caring and Achieving’ with consistently high standards in all areas of school work and life.
•Can deliver and lead in their service area to ensure the best opportunities and outcomes for our pupils.
•Possess excellent communication, personal skills, and can lead, develop, and work within a team.
•Will be an excellent role model to our students, promoting school values that maintain a disciplined, orderly, and happy school where all know that they are cared for and supported.
If successful, you will be joining a school with staff who are passionate about engaging and inspiring our young people. We are looking to recruit a colleague with both the commitment and relevant skills/experience to help drive our raising standards agenda across all areas of the school.
Application is requested by completion of an application form and letter, which should outline your suitability for the role, to be submitted to Miss Ruth Minney by 9:00am on Friday 30th of January 2026.
Interviews are planned to take place during the start of the week beginning the 9th of February, 2026.
If you have any queries or wish to visit the school prior to the deadline for the application, then please contact the school and ask to speak to Miss Ruth Minney, Exams Officer and Data Manager.
Safeguarding Statement
Bedwas High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.