Job description
Lord Street Community Nursery School
Hours: 37 a week, 41 weeks per year (10 days of these to include school holidays)
Contract type: Permanent
Due to the retirement of our long serving current post holder, Governors of Lord Street Nursery School are excited to be recruiting for the pivotal leadership role of School Business Manager.
We are seeking to employ an exceptional, forward-thinking, strategic, highly organised and motivated individual to join our well led, collaborative and inclusive Early Years setting.
This is a central role and an exciting opportunity to join our leadership team, where teamwork is valued and individuals are encouraged to achieve their full potential. You will work closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body to ensure strong financial practice, operational effectiveness, and full statutory compliance, enabling staff to focus on delivering excellent education for our children.
The successful candidate will:
• Be passionate about making a difference for children and their families.
• Have the ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Have the ability to work accurately and methodically with attention to detail.
• Be professionally assertive and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Be proactive, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude.
• Provide specialist financial support to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the school using computerised finance systems.
• Have the ability to prioritise time and workload, working under pressure and managing competing priorities.
• Display excellent leadership and management skills.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, resilience, sensitivity and diplomacy.
• Be friendly, approachable and professional with a `can do’ and solution focussed attitude.
• Have a flexible and enthusiastic approach.
• Be committed to equality and diversity.
In return we can offer you:
• A varied and rewarding role with a key strategic impact.
• The opportunity to shape and influence a caring, welcoming, successful, and forwarding thinking school.
• Excited and engaged children who are keen to learn.
• Opportunity to make a difference and support our families.
• A supportive, hardworking, and friendly staff team who are committed to providing the best for our children.
• A committed and supportive Headteacher and Governing Board.
• A clear commitment to professional development.
You are warmly invited to take the opportunity to visit our school. Please contact Clare Hamilton, Headteacher at to arrange this. To discover more about our vision and principles