Business Manager

Saddleworth School is looking for a qualified and experienced school business leader.

We would like the successful applicant to take up post in September 2026, or sooner if possible, depending on notice requirements.

We are on a journey, and we are setting high expectations. We are reinforcing high standards because we value our community. Our new mission statement is deliberately simple: we aim high and expect the best for everyone and value our community. Underpinning all of this are our values - ambition, excellence and community - which we share with Cranmer Education Trust who we were proud to join in April 2025.

The post holder will be a member of the Saddleworth Senior Leadership Team alongside the headteacher, executive headteachers and deputies and will provide strategic leadership as we grow and develop stronger school culture with clarity, purpose and direction.

You will work closely with Cranmer Education Trust central colleagues, as you stand shoulder to shoulder with school senior leaders to drive impactful change at Saddleworth.

You will be at the forefront of developing people, culture and strong and considered business and workforce plan for the school. You will model hard work and perseverance, supporting colleagues to make the most of every opportunity.

For an informal discussion, please contact Angela Reece (Headteachers PA) on

We offer:

• A fulfilling and purposeful senior leadership post
• The opportunity to shape and develop our school, making a difference to the lives of children and young people, helping everyone to thrive
• The challenge and stimulation of working alongside school and trust colleagues who are committed to making a difference
• Experience and collaboration across a wider trust
• 24 days annual leave rising to 31, plus Bank Holidays
• Final salary pension scheme, including significant employer contribution
• National terms and conditions

The Cranmer Education Trust is a successful trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

We are a growing schools trust with both primary and secondary schools, across Oldham and Rochdale. The trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England.

The Cranmer Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• the Cranmer Education Trust's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
  Trust Policies Cranmer Education Trust

• The Trust's statement on the employment of ex-offenders

• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.