Business Manager

Join a thriving, ambitious academy and help us to make a difference to the lives of the people in our community.

Joseph Leckie Academy is seeking to appoint an exceptional Business Manager to play a pivotal, strategic role in the continued development of our highly inclusive and ambitious school.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2026) recognised the strength of our provision, noting:

• “Every pupil who walks through the door of Joseph Leckie Academy is treated as an individual with potential.”
• “Leaders are ambitious for all pupils and are relentless in their drive to ensure that their needs are met.”
• “School leaders are passionate about improving pupils' life chances.”

This is an exciting opportunity to join a school with strong standards and a culture built on high expectations, inclusion and continuous improvement.

The Role

As Business Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management across all non-teaching functions of the academy.

You will play a key role in ensuring that the academy continues to deliver an outstanding educational experience within a safe, efficient and well-managed environment.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Leadership of finance, HR, estates, administration, ICT and compliance functions.
• Ensuring robust financial management and value for money across all operations.
• Overseeing health & safety and regulatory compliance.
• Managing the academy site to ensure a safe, secure and inspiring environment.
• Supporting the Principal, Senior Leadership Team and Governors with strategic reporting and decision-making.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders, families and the wider community.

Why join Joseph Leckie Academy?

You will be part of a school where:

• Inclusion is a genuine strength — “leaders work closely with families… to support pupils to thrive both academically and socially”.
• Staff are well supported and part of a skilled and collaborative team.
• Students are engaged, respectful and proud of their school.
• There is a clear commitment to continuous improvement and excellence.
• Staff across the Academy are friendly and supportive.
• High levels of staff retention.
• A high focus on staff well-being with staff social events, gym access, school counsellor, well-being coordinator for staff and an employee assistance programme.

A large Academy with high standards and an ambitious desire to better the lives of our students and impact further on our wider community.

Who we are looking for?

We are seeking a highly skilled leader who:

• Has significant management experience across finance, HR, estates or operations.
• Demonstrates strong strategic thinking and organisational skills.
• Can lead and inspire teams while managing complex operational demands.
• Is committed to the academy’s values of Leadership, Empathy, Community, Integrity, Kindness, Environment.
• Shares our ambition to ensure every young person succeeds.

Application process:

Please see the attached job description and person specification, and address this in your application through My New Term.

• Applicants should address how their experience to date has led them to apply for this post and how they meet the person specification.

Joseph Leckie Academy is an equal opportunities employer and fully committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students and candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Wednesday 7th October 2026

Interviews: Week Commencing Monday 12th October 2026