Office Manager
Nassington Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6QG9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 May 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
29 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm. 40 weeks per year (term time, plus inset days, plus extra dats)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Scale H (Points 14–20 FTE: £29,540 – £32,597)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
- Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant School Business Management Qualification and/or equivalent
- Experience
in a relevant organisation (preferably a school if none of the above
qualifications.)
- Experience:
- Working in business administration, accounting or related disciplines.
- Previous use of financial accounting software and SIMS or other MIS systems.
- Supporting and developing others within a team.
- Financial reporting and budget management
- Procurement and asset management
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Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes:
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- Knowledge of accounting, budget-setting and budgetary control procedures.
- Able to assist with strategic planning and project management.
- Ability to implement monitoring and evaluation strategies.
- Ability to develop and implement policies.
- Ability to generate, organise and analyse data.
- Ability to use initiative and be forward-thinking.
- ICT knowledge and skills.
- Awareness of health and safety management and procedures.
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Personal Qualities
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- Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school.
- Team player, able to develop and maintain good working relationships with all members of the school community through effective communication.
- Positive and flexible attitude – a ‘can do’ approach
- High standards with excellent attention to detail
- Calm, organised and professional attitude. Sound judgement and integrity.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
- Commitment to safeguarding and equality.
What the school offers its staff
Nassington School is a small, thriving primary school rated Good by Ofsted (2024), with 63 enthusiastic pupils. Situated in the heart of a beautiful village community, we offer a warm, supportive environment where staff are valued and developed. We are proud of:
- A strong, evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning
- A genuine commitment to continuous improvement
- A collaborative ‘Unity’ partnership with Titchmarsh and Warmington schools
- A supportive team culture with engaged parents and governors
- Ongoing professional development opportunities to help you grow in your role
Further information about the job
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Nassington Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 69 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Nassington Primary School website
- Email address
- officemanager@nassingtonschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01780 784743
Nassington School is a small, thriving primary school rated Good by Ofsted (2024), with 63 enthusiastic pupils. Situated in the heart of a beautiful village community, we offer a warm, supportive environment where staff are valued and developed. We are proud of:
· A strong, evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning · A genuine commitment to continuous improvement · A collaborative ‘Unity’ partnership with Titchmarsh and Warmington schools · A supportive team culture with engaged parents and governors · Ongoing professional development opportunities to help you grow in your role
Close to borders with Huntingdonshire, Rutland/Lincs, and Peterborough/Cambs.
Arranging a visit to Nassington Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email officemanager@nassingtonschool.co.uk.
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