School Business Manager

Nascot Wood Junior School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4YS

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 4pm

• Date listed

  1 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £39,152.00 - £47,181.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary: £21,657 - £26,374 depending on experience. Note that a 3.3% pay award is currently proposed for NJC support staff and, if agreed, would be applied retrospectively from the start date.

School Business Manager job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to build on the strong foundations established by our current postholder, who is leaving following a promotion.

We are looking for a candidate with strong financial and organisational expertise who can work closely with the Headteacher and Governors to ensure the school’s resources are managed effectively, strategically and in line with statutory requirements.

The role has a particular focus on:

• Budget setting, monitoring and forecasting
• Financial reporting and strategic financial planning
• Financial compliance and internal controls
• Procurement and value for money
• Supporting operational compliance, including health and safety
• Management of school lettings and selected support services

We welcome applications from both experienced School Business Managers and candidates with strong financial or business management backgrounds looking to move into the education sector.

The successful candidate will:

• Have significant experience of financial management and budget monitoring
• Be able to interpret and present financial information clearly to senior leaders and governors
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Be able to prioritise effectively and work independently in a part-time role
• Have the confidence to lead projects and support change
• Be committed to high standards and continuous improvement

Experience within a school or educational environment is desirable but not essential.

In return, we can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Friendly, committed and hardworking staff and governors
• A positive and collaborative working culture
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to make a genuine contribution to the strategic development of the school
• Flexibility with working arrangements for the right candidate.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

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 Nascot Wood Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 240 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Nascot Wood Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nascot-wood-junior-school

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