School Business Manager


Required as soon as possible

  • NJC Grade 8 (estimated actual salary £50,788 - £54,971)

  • 37 hours per week

  • 52 weeks

We wish to appoint an outstanding, experienced School Business Manager to lead our quality-focused Business Support Service. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of Business Support including School Administration, Finance, Governance and Compliance, HR, Facilities and Estates, Health and Safety, Catering, Digital Support, MIS, and Exams, supporting highly experienced managers and staff in each area.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager to join a vibrant, warm and welcoming school community. Our staff are well motivated and work with colleagues within and beyond the school and trust to ensure continuous professional development and develop best practice.

Highfields is a proud member of Lykos Multi Academy Trust, an active learning community committed to providing high quality and inclusive education for all.

Our Business Support Team offers:

  • Experienced and supportive staff

  • A creative and collaborative working environment

  • Opportunities for personal development

  • Generous holiday entitlement

  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme through West Midland Pension Fund

  • Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school before applying. To arrange a visit, or to discuss this vacancy further, please contact recruitment@hswv.co.uk

Please click here to apply through TES.

Closing date: Monday 16th June 2025 at 9am | Interviews: To be advised to successful applicants

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Attendance Officer (Job Share)


Required for September 2025

  • NJC Grade 3 (estimated actual salary £4351 - £4490)

  • 1 day per week

  • Term Time Only

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic individual to support the work of our Inclusion Team in managing student attendance, in conjunction with the existing postholder. The successful candidate will be responsible for collating daily messages regarding student absence and inputting this information into the school Management Information System (Bromcom). They will need to be self-motivated with excellent attention to detail, and be able to work with discretion and understanding.

This role is required for Fridays, 8am to 5pm, Term Time Only.

As a Team we offer:

  • Experienced and supportive staff

  • A creative and collaborative working environment

  • Opportunities for personal development

  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme through West Midlands Pension Fund

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school before applying. To arrange a visit, or to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Mrs D Turner: Chief Financial Officer – dturner@hswv.co.uk

Please click here to apply through TES.

Closing date: Monday 2nd June 2025 at 9am | Interviews: To be advised to successful applicants

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Lunchtime Supervisors


Required as soon as possible

  • NJC Grade 2 - starting at £12.26 per hour, Pay Award pending

  • 7.5 hours per week - 11:35am to 1:05pm each day

  • Term Time Only (44.85 weeks)

We wish to appoint enthusiastic individuals to join our team of friendly, experiences staff who are responsible for supervising students during lunch breaks. Successful candidates will be reliable, committed, and an excellent role model for the students.

Previous experience is not necessary, appropriate training will be provided.

Should you wish to contact us for further information please email: Miss C Rees, Year Manager - crees@hswv.co.uk

Please click here to download an application form.

Completed application forms to be returned by email to recruitment@hswv.co.uk.

Closing date: Monday 16th June 2025 at 9am | Interviews: To be advised to successful applicants

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