Grade Leadership 8 - 12 (£61,532 - £67,897)

Contract follows Green Book T&C’s

Severn Vale School is an Academy which provides an inclusive secondary education for students aged 11-16, that delivers strong student outcomes through high quality teaching and outstanding pastoral care.  The school is proud of its inclusive credentials and, in an area that has retained selection, subscribe instinctively to the comprehensive ideal. We are a popular and over-subscribed single academy trust with 1350 students on roll.

Governors at this high performing single academy trust wish to appoint an outstanding Business Manager who can contribute towards our drive to become a truly great school. 

The successful candidate will have a compelling vision for how all aspects of school administration including resources, finances, premises, health and safety and income generation, can contribute the very best provision for our students.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team the successful candidate will need to:

• Be a team player with excellent communication skills to match
• Have a proven track record in Academy financial management
• Have excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Work well under pressure, balancing both operational and strategic issues

In return we offer a comprehensive well-being provision including: 

• Employee Assistance Programme  
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders  
• Funded counselling sessions
• In-house menopause support group  
• Long service awards   
• Gym membership  
• Funded flu vaccinations and sight tests  
• A varied programme of well-being activities and clubs

Having read the accompanying information and should you wish to apply, please complete and return the application form (available from the school website www.severnvaleschool.com), together with a covering letter, to recruitment@severnvaleschool.com.

Prospective candidates are welcome to contact us or visit the school before making an application. Please contact recruitment@severnvaleschool.com for details.  

Closing date:  Sunday 28 September  2025

Provisional Interview date: Thursday 9 October 2025

Start date:  ASAP

Severn Vale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Our safeguarding policy can be found on our website.  Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, as the role will involve regulated activity in addition to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a certificate of good conduct where applicable.  This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.