The Pioneer Academy are looking for a Business Manager to join our central academy team. The role will involve working as a school Business Manager to support a group of 3 schools within the trust in our Croydon Region, working alongside the Finance Manager for the schools, and supported by the wider Academy business team, including the Director of HR, Head of Estates, and the CFO.

This is a full time role, working 36 hours a week and across 52 weeks a year with an annual leave entitlement. Start dates are flexible, depending on the successful candidate's current working commitments and any relevant notice period. Ideally, we are seeking a candidate who can start in the Summer term, but we appreciate that those in contracted roles may not be available immediately.

We are seeking a qualified Business Manager.  The advertised salary reflects both the centralised role supporting more than one school and also that this is a qualified role.  The role will involve working on site, in schools, and some time working in the central office based in Keston, working with the wider business team  on all aspects of HR, estate management, finance and business management.  We seek applications from those candidates with business management experiences within the education sector.  HR and estates management experience in schools is a large part of this role and, therefore, candidates should highlight their relevant experiences in these fields within their application form.  Please see the attached job description for full details of the role and responsibilities. 

We may consider interest from unqualified Business Managers who have extensive school based experience, but no specific qualification yet.  Please call the phone number below to discuss your experiences and their relevance, as well as discussing the salary. The listed salary above is for applicants who have a relevant qualification in Business Management. For those applicants without a relevant qualification, the salary scales would be different and this can be discussed by telephoning the number listed below. 

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to arrange a discussion about the role, please contact us on 01689 283121, asking for the Recruitment team or the Director of HR.

The Pioneer Academy is a primary multi academy trust with schools across London and South East England.  All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise.  Together we will continue to grow and embed an inclusive culture of high aspirations where a commitment to putting children first is the norm.  At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child.  All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise.   Find out more about The Pioneer Academy and the location of our schools at:  www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk

What we offer you:

• A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
• High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
• Excellent CPD opportunities, including access to apprenticeships.
• Access to professional coaching.
• A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in HR, Estates, Finance, Governance, Recruitment.
• Regular networking opportunities across groups of schools to increase collaboration and reduce workload.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling, integrated GP and nurse services, and access to a range of other wellbeing services such as private physiotherapy,  mindfulness and yoga sessions, bereavement support, menopause support, men's health support.
• Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
• Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.

If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the Job Description/Person Specification.  To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form, completing a full education and employment history since leaving school and indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. You will also be required to complete and return a self-disclosure declaration with your application.  Applications should be submitted via email My New Term. Applicants are welcome to send CVs to the Recruitment Team at recruitment@thepioneeracademy.co.uk but a full application via My New Term will be expected before an interview takes place.

References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview.  In line with Keeping children safe in education 2025 online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school.  If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview.   An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List.  Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2025 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment.  Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.

The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our school Safeguarding Policy for one of our Trust schools is attached for reference.