Business Assistant

Stanton School, MILTON KEYNES, Buckinghamshire, MK13 7BE

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 20 hours 9:00am to 1:00pm - 39 weeks a year (term time)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £12,583

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Business Assistant will support the effective management of the school’s financial and administrative processes. Working closely with the Finance Manager and Executive Headteacher, the post holder will assist with day-to-day financial administration, ensuring that financial records are accurate, payments are processed efficiently, and statutory requirements are met.

The role includes financial data entry, payroll administration, procurement support, financial reconciliations, school fund management and business support.

What the school offers its staff

MK Sapphire Federation offers a supportive and welcoming working environment, with opportunities to develop skills and gain valuable experience within a professional setting. This is an opportunity to contribute positively to the school community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Stanton School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 312 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stanton School website
• Email address: admin@stantonschoolmk.org.uk
• Phone number: 01908 221242
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stanton-school

Stanton School is a Foundation School serving the Bradville and Stantonbury areas of Milton Keynes and was opened in 1975. Stanton School is a Junior School and caters for 300+ pupils. We are proud to be judged an “Outstanding” school at our recent Ofsted Inspection in December 2021.

Arranging a visit to Stanton School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@stantonschoolmk.org.uk.

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