School Business Manager

Ref: 001380

School Business Manager

L11 - £66,368 L15 - £73,105 depending on qualifications and experience.

NJC Terms and Conditions, Local Government Pension Scheme (GMPF)

Full Time - 36 hours 40 minutes per week / Full Year

Saddleworth School is looking for a qualified and experienced school business leader.

We would like the successful applicant to take up post in September 2026, or sooner if possible, depending on notice requirements.

We are on a journey, and we are setting high expectations. We are reinforcing high standards because we value our community. Our new mission statement is deliberately simple: we aim high and expect the best for everyone and value our community. Underpinning all of this are our values ambition, excellence and community - which we share with Cranmer Education Trust who we were proud to join in April 2025.

The post holder will be a member of the Saddleworth Senior Leadership Team alongside the headteacher, executive headteachers and deputies and will provide strategic leadership as we grow and develop stronger school culture with clarity, purpose and direction.

You will work closely with Cranmer Education Trust central colleagues, as you stand shoulder to shoulder with school senior leaders to drive impactful change at Saddleworth.

You will be at the forefront of developing people, culture and strong and considered business and workforce plan for the school. You will model hard work and perseverance, supporting colleagues to make the most of every opportunity.

For an informal discussion, please contact Angela Reece (Headteachers PA) on areece@saddleworthschool.org

Working for Saddleworth School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside Saddleworth the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and an MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit Our vacancies

This position will be based at Saddleworth School, but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based.

We offer:

• A fulfilling and purposeful senior leadership post
• The opportunity to shape and develop our school, making a difference to the lives of children and young people, helping everyone to thrive
• The challenge and stimulation of working alongside school and trust colleagues who are committed to making a difference
• Experience and collaboration across a wider trust
• 24 days annual leave rising to 31, plus Bank Holidays
• Final salary pension scheme, including significant employer contribution
• National terms and conditions

Saddleworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Cranmer Education Trust Policies Ensuring Excellence in Governance
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link Our vacancies site to apply for this vacancy.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date: Monday 16th March 2026 at 11.00am

Interviews will held week commencing : 23rd March 2026

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.