School Business Manager - St Julian's School

Educators Wales; Newport; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a School Business Manager for St Julian’s School in Newport, Wales. The successful candidate will lead financial planning and management, ensuring effective resource use, and manage the business support team. Applicants should have a degree in finance or business management and proven leadership experience. Interested candidates can apply directly via the Newport City Council portal.

Benefits

Comprehensive CPD programme

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving change.
• Extensive knowledge of financial planning and managing large budgets in an educational setting.
• Strong analytical skills for preparing business cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and management to support learning.
• Manage business support team effectively.
• Work closely with Headteacher to drive strategic change.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial planning

Analytical skills

Education

Degree-level qualification in finance, business management, or accountancy

Job description

Salary: Grade 11 SCP (38 – 41) – £49,282 to £52,413

Position: School Business Manager – St Julian’s School (Full Time, Permanent, 52 weeks)

Location: Newport, South Wales (St Julian’s School)

Job information: Post No. EDSCH02212.1 – School Business Manager – St Julian’s School

About the role

You’ll take the lead on financial planning and management, ensuring resources are used effectively to support learning and school improvement. You’ll manage the business support team and work closely with the Headteacher and other leaders to deliver strategic change.

What we’re looking for

• A degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in finance, business management or accountancy.
• Proven leadership experience, including managing teams and driving organisational change.
• Extensive knowledge of financial planning and managing large budgets, ideally within an education setting.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to prepare business cases and influence strategic decisions.

Why join us

St Julian’s is a large, inclusive secondary school with a strong commitment to respect, collaboration, inclusion and ambition. We offer a comprehensive CPD programme and a supportive environment where staff can thrive.

How to apply

For an informal chat, contact Nia Dale (PA to the Headteacher) on 01633 224495 or email [e-mail]. Apply via the Newport City Council portal.

Closing date: Monday 12 January 2026

Start date: 23 February 2026 (can be discussed)

Additional requirements: An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd – Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd