Academy Business Manager

About this Role

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (OSSMA) is a non-denominational, non-selective school, welcoming students of all backgrounds from the local community. Our mission is to equip every student with the knowledge, learning power and character necessary for success both at the next stage of their education and beyond. Our vision is to create a safe place where all students can learn, thrive and achieve no matter their background. Students, teachers, staff and parents are committed to making this vision a reality in a vibrant and inclusive learning community in which everyone can succeed. 

As the Academy Business Manager, you will be an important member of the Academy Senior Leadership Team, with responsibility for ensuring support services are functioning effectively and efficiently (Finance, site, grounds, cleaning, catering) in order to provide the best school environment for our children and staff.

You will also play a key role in embedding trust policy, process and financial procedures and systems whilst working with key regional specialists to ensure the very best for the academy.

At Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy, we recruit those people who display the character and competence to really drive our academy forward and accelerate achievement standards for all our students. It is therefore essential that candidates can identify with, and be committed to, upholding the values of the Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews ethos. We are looking for someone who is able to demonstrate that they can make a significant contribution to a team and have impact on pupil outcomes.

We will offer you:

• Excellent support from an experienced team;
• Friendly staff and motivated students;
• Innovative approaches to reducing workload, improving well-being and work-life balance whilst retaining high standards;
• An empowered workforce with a genuine voice in improving the Academy further;
• Support from creative and innovative colleagues that will ensure your professional practice continues to develop.
• Lifestyle benefits offering significant savings on a wide range of shopping, leisure and travel outlets.
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies. The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential. OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.

Ormiston Academies Trust is an ethical sponsor, committed to improving the life chances of young people. We share their vision for all young people to have the highest academic, social and practical skills to allow them to lead a fulfilling life.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference to the future of education with an academy that is ever improving.  If you feel that you have the right level of experience and skills, and the ambition and commitment to make a real impact, then we would like to hear from you. 

Please view the following video for a further insight into our Academy OSSMA Recruitment Video 

For an informal discussion or to arrange a tour of the academy please contact Lacey Mellor, HR Partner, via email to lmellor@ossma.co.uk

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974