Business Manager

Education Impact Academy Trust is a newly created MAT incorporating Wilson Stuart School and sponsoring 2 additional high needs schools through the academisation process.  Wilson Stuart School is an Ofsted designated outstanding all age (2 – 25 years) Special School which provides very high quality education for 232 pupils and young people who have physical disabilities, and/or complex medical conditions. Wilson Stuart School have achieved an Outstanding grade in their last 6 Ofsted inspections and in their last 3 inspections, the latest of which was March 2019, they were graded as outstanding in every single aspect of the inspection. 

We recognise the importance of teamwork and this is evident through all aspects of the work we do. Our students are delightful, work hard and are keen to learn and the school is a very happy and positive working environment. We have a comprehensive induction programme and friendly and very supportive staff along with excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning.  Wilson Stuart School is not just a special school – it is an exceptional school!

We have the following exciting opportunity

Business Manager

(Temporary post in the first instance)

Grade 5 £34,106 - £38,052 per annum full time all year round in the first instance

We are seeking to appoint a temporary Business Manager to support our MAT starting as soon as possible until 31^st December 2019 in the first instance.   

The purpose of this role is to support with the acquisition and incorporation of new establishments into the MAT and to support the COO with the Multi Academy Trust’s (MAT) day-to-day operations and implement strategies set by the Board of Trustees and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). 

The successful candidate will have experience of managing and implementing strategic plans, financial management, HR and recruiting procedures, tendering and facilities management.  You will also be able to demonstrate excellent inter-personal skills, be an effective communicator, show resilience and have the ability to work in an organised and methodical manner.

Wilson Stuart School has been awarded Independent Specialist Provision status for its educational programmes for young adults aged 19-25 years.  The Wilson Stuart UCB Partnership Trust (WSUCBPT) study programmes are designed to enable students to access work placements, volunteering roles and participate in their community.

Further information, including application forms and job descriptions, are available on the school website

Closing date for applications: 6^TH June 2019

Interviews to be held week commencing:  17^th June 2019

Education Impact is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment procedures.

All the above posts are covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for these roles. Please note Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to be paid by the successful candidate (approx. £57).

Please note contracts of employment will be with Education Impact Academy Trust or Wilson Stuart UCB Partnership Trust not Birmingham City Council.

Further information, including application forms and job descriptions, are available on the school website and completed

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.