A career in the Elliot Foundation is one full of opportunity. We pride ourselves in offering a variety of comprehensive learning and developmental opportunities for our team, and we are continuously looking at new and innovative ways to support staff at all levels. To date, these have come through partnerships with universities, internal development courses, mentoring and shadowing.
We include all our SLT vacancies and Head Office below. For other school-based based roles, you can see our vacancies using our custom teaching vacancies service link or visiting school websites.
We include all our SLT vacancies and Head Office below. For other school-based based roles, you can see our vacancies using our custom teaching vacancies service link or visiting school websites.
Please take a look at our Vacancy Brochure which contains the latest job opportunities across the organisation. It includes key details about each role, along with contact details if you would like more information.
If you're interested in joining our team, click the link below.
School Business Manager (Billesley & Tiverton Primary Schools)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 52 weeks per year
Job Grade: Grade 5 (£42,840 - £51,357 FTE per annum)
Job Grade: Grade 5 (£42,840 - £51,357 FTE per annum)
Reporting to: Principal of Billesley & Tiverton Primary Schools
If you are a strategic operational lead, expertly balancing the complex with the practical and turning logistical challenges into seamless solutions, then we would love to hear from you!
At the Elliot Foundation, we are passionate about creating a thriving and diverse family of schools committed to improving outcomes for children. We are resourced by people who truly want to make a difference within an organisation that is relentlessly positive and ambitious in its approach.
The Role
We are looking for a School Business Manager to provide professional leadership across two of our distinct Birmingham academies. You will act as the operational heartbeat for both Billesley Primary, a large, 3-form entry school with a thriving Research School and SCITT programme and Tiverton Academy, a close-knit, 1-form entry school.
Supported by our central infrastructure, you will be the driver behind the scenes, ensuring that financial, staffing, and physical resources are deployed effectively to support our educational vision.
The Person
The person we are looking for will be a versatile, solution-focused leader. You will have the unique ability to switch gears between high-level strategic oversight and hands-on operational delivery. Whether you are constructing a zero-based budget, overseeing complex safer recruitment checks, or driving our "Google First" digital strategy, you will do so with precision and purpose.
You will be proactive, resilient, and above all, you will believe that operational excellence is the foundation upon which great teaching and learning are built.
What We Can Offer
- A Collaborative Network: You won’t work in isolation. You’ll work alongside highly experienced HR, Finance, and Estates Business Partners within a supportive framework.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for development and the chance to lead on Trust-wide sustainability and digital initiatives.
- A Dynamic Environment: No two days are the same. We offer a culture where hard work goes hand-in-hand with a sense of fun and comradeship.
Key Priorities
- Financial Integrity: Maintaining rigorous control and accurate forecasting.
- Human Resources Management: Manage and maintain all HR Processes within the schools to ensure compliance and an engaged staff community.
- Operational Leadership: Leading diverse teams including Admin, Estates, and Catering.
- Compliance: Acting as the local gatekeeper for Health & Safety, SCR, and GDPR.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role, please take a look at the job pack and job description for full details on the person specification and responsibilities. We welcome informal discussions - please complete an application form and send to recruitment@elliotfoundation.co.uk