School Business Manager
Little Houghton Church of England Primary, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 1AF18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Part-time, Term Time + 2 weeks (40 weeks) Hours: 18.75 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 08:15 – 15:30 (including 1-hour unpaid lunch)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £33,699 – £37,280
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive School Business Manager to oversee the school’s business operations. Working closely with the Headteacher and Governing Board, you will manage key areas including finance, HR, administration, premises and health & safety, ensuring resources are used effectively to support the school’s priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and monitoring of the school budget and 3-year financial plan
- Manage day-to-day financial operations, including payments, reconciliations and financial reporting
- Ensure compliance with DfE and Local Authority financial regulations
- Oversee recruitment, HR administration, payroll checks and staff records
- Maintain the Single Central Record and manage safeguarding checks
- Lead on health and safety compliance and statutory premises checks
- Manage suppliers and coordinate maintenance or repairs as required
- Support general school administration, policies and website updates
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Strong financial and administrative management experience
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Experience working with systems such as FMS, SIMS or similar (desirable)
- Knowledge of HR processes and safeguarding requirements
- The ability to work independently while supporting the wider school team
What the school offers its staff
LittleHoughtonis a small village school just 10 minutes from Northampton.We are a friendly welcoming school with a supportive and hard working teamof staff. We are committed to staff development and will ensure appropriatetraining is provided for the right candidates.
The role is term time plus 2 weeks (40 weeks) for 18.75 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 08.15 – 15.30 with an hour unpaid lunch break). The role is paid on the NJC pay scale at Grade I points 22 – 26 with a starting salary of £33,699 pro rata.
Closing Date: Friday 1st May
Interview date: Wednesday 6th May
Start Date: Tuesday 1st September
Safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment safeguarding checks.
How to apply
If you are interested in the vacancy, please contact Lisa Wyatt for anapplication pack by telephoning 01604 890788 or by e mail on:
bursar@lt-houghton.northants-ecl.gov.uk
We welcome visits to the school
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 Little Houghton Church of England Primary
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 87 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Little Houghton Church of England Primary website
- Email address
- bursar@lt-houghton.northants-ecl.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01604 890788
Little Houghton is a small village school just 10 minutes from Northampton. We are a friendly, welcoming school with a supportive and hard working team of staff. We are committed to staff development and will ensure appropriate training is provided for the right candidates.
Arranging a visit to Little Houghton Church of England Primary
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@lt-houghton.northants-ecl.gov.uk.
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