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.

Why join Woodchurch Road Academy? 

Flexible working arrangements:  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 

How to Apply

Please read our job description and person specification closely. If you think you may be the candidate we are looking for and would like further information, for an informal discussion, please contact Claire Callaghan on email at clairecallaghan@cheshireacademiestrust.co.uk

We would like to offer all potential candidates the opportunity to visit our school and find out more about the role. Visits will take place by appointment, please contact the school directly to make an appointment on 0151 652 3104 or email schooloffice@woodchurchroad.wirral.sch.uk

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit an application through MyNewTerm website our online portal, outlining your suitability for the role and how you would contribute to the success of Woodchurch Road Academy. Further details of deadlines and other information can be found on the School and Cheshire Academies Trust websites.

Closing Date:        Midday on Friday 17th April 2026

Interviews:             Friday 24th April 2026

Cheshire Academies Trust Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This includes a request for references, prior to interview. Shortlisted candidates are expected to provide evidence of qualifications at interview and a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check will be undertaken before final confirmation to the successful candidate.