School Business Assistant

Heath Primary School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5RH

53 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible after Interview

• Closing date

  3 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989.00 - £26,458.00 Annually (FTE) The salary for this post is grade 6. Your commencing salary will be based on the full-time rate

School Business Assistant job summary

Heath Primary School

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised, proactive and highly motivated School Business Assistant to join our team at Heath Primary School.

Working closely with the School Business Manager, this varied role provides administrative, financial and operational support to help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

You will play an important part in supporting school business functions, maintaining effective systems and processes, and helping to ensure that staff, pupils and families receive the highest standard of service.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and organisational skills who enjoys working in a busy school environment and wants to make a positive difference to the lives of children.

What we offer

• A warm, supportive and dedicated staff team
• A knowledgeable and engaged Governing Body
• A modern, well-resourced working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life
• The opportunity to work closely with school leaders and contribute to the continued success of the school

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of administration, finance or business support
• Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Has excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Can work independently and use initiative
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Can build positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and professionalism
• Is committed to supporting the school's values and vision
• Understands how effective business support contributes to positive outcomes for children

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to become part of our school community and make a meaningful contribution to the continued success of Heath Primary School.

Heath Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks.

The school is proud to be part of The Embark Federation, a growing Multi-academy Trust across Derbyshire.

The core beliefs of the Federation are Family, Integrity, Teamwork and Success and we are looking for someone that shares these with us. The Trust is committed to growing the careers of our staff through highly effective professional development.

You are welcomed to contact the school to discuss this position or to arrange a visit by telephone on 01246 850277.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Heath Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 364 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Heath Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heath-primary-school-chesterfield

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