School Business Manager

Job details

Job title: School Business Manager

Job reference:

Date posted: 03/06/2026

Application closing date: 29/06/2026

Working Pattern: Blank

Salary: Grade G, Pay Points 21-25 (£33,143-36,363, pro-rata for part-time hours)

Contractual hours: Blank

Basis: Blank

Job category/type: School Support

Location: St Chad's CofE Nursery & Infant School

Hours: 37 hours a week, Monday - Friday, working pattern to be discussed, 52 weeks a year

Contract type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced School Business Manager to work at St Chad's CofE Nursery & Infant School.

St Chad's is a small school with a big heart. As a Church of England school, our school vision (LOVE God LOVE Neighbour LOVE Self) and our school's core values of love, friendship, compassion and respect underpin every aspect of school life. We are an inclusive school and our vision, though distinctively Christian, welcomes and values all faiths and cultures within our diverse inner-city school community. We are also an attachment- and trauma-informed school, placing relationships at the centre of our practice and ensuring that every child feels safe, understood and supported to thrive.

We are a proud member of the Derby Diocesan Multi Academy Trust (DDAT) and benefit from a wide range of opportunities, including partnership working, school improvement and CPD.

This is a key role for the right candidate to lead on all aspects of school business management which requires close working with the Headteacher, Local Trust Committee and DDAT Central Team. The role includes line management responsibility of support staff within the school and involvement in Trust-wide initiatives and activities in Derby and Derbyshire.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience in a similar role within the education sector, is ambitious, and ready for a new and exciting challenge. They will thrive in our rich and diverse school community, playing a key role in ensuring our children and staff flourish.

We can offer you:

• amazing children who will fill your heart with joy every single day;
• a family-orientated and calm working environment;
• a supportive senior leadership team, committed to your success;
• dedicated and friendly staff, committed to school improvement.
• ongoing high quality professional development opportunities.

DDAT can offer:

• A senior level position within a positive and thriving school community in Derby;
• Comprehensive support from the DDAT finance, HR and operational teams;
• CPD opportunities in areas including: finance, governance, HR, health and safety, premises management, school effectiveness etc.;
• Career progression possibilities as the Trust expands further.

Please refer to the closed Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

Application information

To apply please submit completed applications forms to by the closing date.

We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. Please note that we will not consider CVs as part of the shortlisting.

Please note that all candidates must have a right to work in the UK in order to be able to work at our Trust. Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for international job applicants.

The closing date for this vacancy is midnight on Sunday 29 June 2026. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held Wednesday 1 July 2026

Please see here for Job Description and Person Specification