Business Manager

Woodchurch Road Academy has entered an exciting new chapter of transformation and growth, having joined Cheshire Academies Trust in October 2023. With a new Senior Leadership Team, a refreshed ethos, and a focus on positive change, the school is becoming a hub of opportunity for staff, pupils, and the local community. 

We are looking for an ambitious and proactive individual to join us as our School Business Manager. Whether you are already an experienced School Business Manager seeking a fresh and rewarding challenge, or you bring strong transferrable skills and are ready to embark on this career path, this is a unique opportunity to make a real impact. 

As part of this role, you will play a leading part in exciting development projects designed to expand and enhance the school’s provision and services. These initiatives are integral to our mission of driving improvement, fostering growth, and delivering positive change for our pupils, staff and the wider community.

Why join Woodchurch Road Academy? 

 

Flexible working arrangements: While the role is advertised as full-year, we are open to considering reduced working weeks or days for the right candidate. Additionally, we offer the option to work from home one day per week.

 

A supportive network: You will join a team of School Business Professionals across our Trust who collaborate, share ideas and provide mutual support, while maintaining autonomy in their own schools.

 

Professional development: The Trust prioritises your growth, offering regular CPD opportunities, 6 days dedicated training per year, membership with ISBL, and attendance at a minimum of two School Resource Management conferences annually. 

 

Career progression: As a growing Trust, we provide exciting opportunities to develop your career within a forward-thinking organisation. 

 

The Role

As a School Business Manager, you will take strategic leadership and management of finance, HR, administration, and operational support at Woodchurch Road Academy. You will be the leading support staff professional, working closely with the Trust’s central team to ensure all business and financial procedures deliver the highest possible standards.

This is an opportunity to be part of our transformation story. If you’re ready to lead, innovate and make a difference we’d love to hear from you. 

We Offer:

 

• The opportunity to work in a vibrant, high-achieving school
• A supportive, committed school community
• An opportunity to be a key part of Cheshire Academies Trust
• A culture that values and nurtures leadership and professional growth
• A permanent contract
• Annual salary progression within a national pay scale (performance-related)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to Blue Light scheme
• Access to our ‘green schemes’ including cycle to work, electric cars and white goods 

Email:

schooloffice@woodchurchroad.wirral.sch.uk