St James Infant & Pre-School Business Partner

Inmat, Northampton, NN6 9ER

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Monday 5th January 2026

• Closing date

  16 November 2025 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  27 October 2025

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: £38,220.00 Annually (FTE)

St James Infant & Pre-School Business Partner job summary

St James Infant & Pre-School Business Partner

Reporting to:

Chief Financial Operations Officer

Terms:

Salary: Grade J Point 27 £38,220 (Full Time Equivalent) Permanent

Working Hours: Part Time, 16 Hours per week, 52 weeks per year, working week can be flexible.

Location: St James Infant & Pre-School, Redwell Place, St James St, Daventry NN11 4AG, Head Office in Lamport and occasionally other Trust schools.

INMAT was created in 2017 with a teaching school at the heart of its work, with just 4 schools at that point. We are now a group of 11 primary schools that have joined together to harness the richness of diverse learning communities for the benefit of all pupils.

The ethos behind the Trust is one of sustainable school improvement; schools joining the Trust do so with the prime aim of improving themselves and each other so that they can all become outstanding schools driven by a self-improving system.

At the heart of what we do is the notion of working together and being relentless in our pursuit of excellence to create the best opportunities in our schools and where we make everyday count.

In order to stay relevant in the ever-changing world, we at INMAT are open to change and challenge. The world is fast-paced, and it is important we keep up. We welcome new ideas and perspectives, as long as they always put our children's interests first.

The post-holder will not only support the Trust in maintaining financial compliance but will also champion innovation and best practice as the Trust undertakes significant further growth over the next few years.

The ideal candidate will:

Have finance experience ideally from within a multi academy trust or an academy background (although not essential)

Be confident using accounting software and be comfortable and enthusiastic about using new and innovative software packages

Work proactively, embrace new challenges and have a drive to learn

Have the ability to manage their own time and prioritise

Be flexible and work as a team player

What can we offer you:

The opportunity to assist and support the Trust Finance Manager in shaping the developing finance model

The chance to innovate and be involved in exciting project work if the post-holder so wishes

The opportunity to take on further responsibilities and expand your role as the Trust grows

Extensive training and a coaching and mentoring programme

Flexible working hours within a Trust with a passion for ensuring staff wellbeing

Contribution to local government scheme

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 Inmat

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Inmat website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/inmat

INMAT is a multi-academy trust based in Northamptonshire. We are eleven great primary schools, working together to make a difference.

We work with integrity to provide our children with the best education, care and personal development opportunities. We inspire our children with a rich, diverse and challenging curriculum. Our inclusive approach means all our children get the chance to shine in all aspects of their lives. We prepare our children for their high aspirations. To grow and adapt in our ever-changing world. The experts, creatives, academics, and leaders of the future will come from our schools.

We have passion for the work we do. We are committed to making sure we always put children first. We work collaboratively in and across all our schools to support each other, and share ideas and expertise. Through coaching, empathy and professional development, our staff develop and grow. We use initiative to strive to be better. Together we create exciting, vibrant and innovative centres of learning. All our staff make INMAT stronger.

The involvement of our parents, carers and communities is vital to help our children become well-rounded and responsible citizens. Partnership and communication are essential in all that we do. Together, we are making a difference.

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