School Business Manager

Whitefriars Primary School, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9HX

10 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 June 2025

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time, part time: Flexible on hours, range between 30 and 37 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £37,035-£45,718

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

have a proven record of financial reporting, recording and monitoring. Preferably with a recognisable qualification in CSBM/DSBM or equivalent.
demonstrate a willingness and the ability to support colleagues across all areas of the school.
be passionate about success and dedicated to developing opportunities for the school.
provide robust financial management information to the headteacher to ensure clarity and transparency on all key decisions and operations.
oversee and expand the business opportunities underpinning future growth strategies
have high expectations and sound business judgement demonstrating a flair for budget management.
have an understanding of human resources, health & safety and compliance protocols

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and hold a current driver’s licence.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

● Health cash plan

● Training and development opportunities. All staff are encouraged to study further, and the trust will actively support staff to obtain relevant further qualifications where possible.

● free private secure car park

● free tea, coffee, frequent cake and plenty of good spirit!

This role will include some flexibility over working patterns so that the working hours can be flexible over the week in accordance with the needs and staffing of the school.

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.