School Business Manager
Salary
Band A: £33,366 - £37,938 pro rata
Type of Vacancy
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full time, term time
Work Base
Standhill Infants School, Standhill Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1JL
Closing Date
10am 3rd July 2025
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The Governors of Standhill Infants School wish to appoint a highly skilled, enthusiastic and committed person to the post of School Business Manager. This position is a senior post within the school and is suitable for someone who can show initiative, solve problems, lead a small team and work closely with the Head Teacher and the larger staff team.
The full job description and person specification can be viewed on the school website. The successful applicant will manage the school budget in association with the Head Teacher and must appreciate that making the best possible provision for children is the core purpose of the school. This position is permanent and will start on 1st September 2025. The contract is paid on a full time, term-time basis.
The successful candidate will contribute to school life in a strategic manner and make a significant impact on the school community. It is an opportunity for someone to continue to develop their own skills in a supportive environment and we actively support CPD and the gaining of professional qualifications.
We are looking for someone with:
1. A determination for providing the best business foundation to allow children to fulfil their potential
2. Excellent financial management skills
3. The highest standards in all areas of their work
4. Excellent IT skills
5. An inner drive and motivation that is unwavering
6. Excellent communication and organisational skills
7. The ability to motivate and support others
8. A commitment to contributing to the wider life of the school
9. A healthy sense of humour
10. A strong commitment to safeguarding children
11. An ambition to develop themselves
In return, we can provide:
12. A supportive and talented staff team
13. Professional and dedicated staff and governors
14. A happy, friendly, welcoming school community with a positive, caring school ethos
15. A leadership team with a strong commitment to school improvement
16. Free on-site car parking
Standhill Infants School is committed to effective safeguarding and all applications will be scrutinised accordingly. Should candidates be shortlisted, the school will obtain references before the interview stage and also carry out an online check. The school promotes equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstance.
Application information and forms can be downloaded from our website in the vacancies section. Applications should consist of a fully completed application form and a supporting letter of no more than 1500 words (This should be instead of section 5 of the application form). These can be posted to the school FAO Mr T Fennell, (incoming) Head Teacher or emailed to