School Business Manager
Nathaniel Newton Infant School, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0LS14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
29 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 28 hours per week over 4 days 8.30am-4pm with a 30 minute lunch break. Start and finish times can be negotiated and the role can be worked over 5 days rather than 4 days.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £23,064-£25,561
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on the school’s financial management, including budgeting, monitoring and reporting
- Manage HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding and staff records
- Oversee administrative systems and ensure efficient daily operations
- Coordinate premises management, health and safety, and statutory compliance
- Manage contracts and service providers, ensuring value for money
- Support strategic planning and contribute to school improvement priorities
- Ensure policies and procedures are up to date and implemented effectively
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a strategic thinker who leads by example – setting high standards for themselves and others
- Is passionate about making a difference to the life chances of our children
- Has experience in financial management (school experience desirable but not essential)
- Is highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Can work independently with initiative and is calm in a busy, working environment
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Has a comprehensive understanding of IT systems and management software
- Has a flexible, solution-focused approach
- Can demonstrate an ongoing commitment to their professional development
A background in education or public sector administration would be advantageous but is not essential.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
- A supportive, collaborative, friendly and caring team who put the children at the heart of everything they do
- A varied and rewarding leadership role
- Flexible working days (to be agreed)
- Opportunities for professional development
- Term time working plus 3 additional weeks during school holidays
Further information about the job
How to apply
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please ring the school office on 024 76392236 to arrange a visit.
Closing date is 9am on Monday 29th June
Interviews to be held on either Wednesday 1st July or Thursday 2nd July 2026
Completed application forms should be emailed to admin2029@welearn365.com or alternatively they can be sent by post to:
Nathaniel Newton Infant School, Victoria Road, Hartshill, Nuneaton. CV10 0LS
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 Nathaniel Newton Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 251 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Nathaniel Newton Infant School website
- Email address
- forshew.j@welearn365.com
- Phone number
- 024 76392236
Nathaniel Newton Infant School is a popular three form entry school catering for children from 4-7 years of age. We are situated on the outskirts of Nuneaton in the village of Hartshill. We serve a mixed catchment area. The school is at the heart of the community and is well regarded by parents.
Arranging a visit to Nathaniel Newton Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email forshew.j@welearn365.com.
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