An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and ambitious Academy Business Leader join St Matthews’ C of E Primary School and Nursery and BDAT and assist the Headteacher in their duty to ensure that the school continues to provide an excellent education for students and value for money.

St Matthew’s Primary School and Nursery is part of Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT).

We are looking for a highly organised and dedicated individual with strong strategic vision, drive and determination, and a high level of attention to detail to build upon the school’s current success. The post holder will be responsible for:

• Providing professional leadership and management of school support staff.
• Promoting the highest standards of business ethos within the administrative function of the school.
• Strategically ensuring the most effective use of resources in support of the St Matthew’s and BDAT aims.
• Strategic and operational aspects of financial resource management (including accountability for the school budget), HR, legal matters, IT, site management, health and safety, fundraising and marketing and catering.
• Maximising the financial resources available to the school including generation of income, funding applications and best value for money.

Set in the heart of Bradford, St Matthew’s Primary School and Nursery is a bustling and lively school packed full of amazing children who show tremendous respect towards each other. The school prides itself on serving a diverse community, with children from a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities, faith and life experiences, representing the community it serves. It is exactly this rich tapestry which makes our school so special. We are looking for an equally special Academy Business Leader. You will be an Academy Business Leader within the BDAT Family of Schools which means you will have other colleagues to work alongside and a peer network to lean on. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged.  Please contact Jilly Geering (BDAT) on jill.geering@bdat-academies.org to make an appointment to see our school at work.

Thank you again for your interest in our school. We hope the enclosed information is helpful and encourages you to apply. We look forward to meeting you and reading your application.

With best wishes,

Ms L. Hillier

Headteacher, St Matthew’s C of E Primary school and Nursery