School Business Manager

We are looking for an organised, proactive, and motivated School Business Manager to join our friendly and welcoming village school community. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in the life of a small school, where your work will have a visible and meaningful impact every day. Working closely with the Headteacher and Governing Board, you will help to shape the strategic direction of the school while leading all aspects of business operations. This includes oversight of finance, HR, administration, premises management, and health & safety, ensuring the school runs efficiently and resources are used effectively to support the best possible outcomes for our pupils. This role is ideal for a highly organised professional who enjoys variety, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is passionate about contributing to a school where community, wellbeing, and high standards are at the heart of everything we do. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation and monitoring of the school budget and 3-year financial plan Manage day-to-day financial operations , including payments, reconciliations and financial reporting Ensure compliance with DfE and Local Authority financial regulations Oversee recruitment, HR administration, payroll checks and staff records Maintain the Single Central Record and manage safeguarding checks Lead on health and safety compliance and statutory premises checks Manage suppliers and coordinate maintenance or repairs as required Support general school administration, policies and website updates About You The successful candidate will have: Strong financial and administrative management experience Excellent organisational and communication skills Experience working with systems such as FMS, SIMS or similar (desirable) Knowledge of HR processes and safeguarding requirements The ability to work independently while supporting the wider school team Why Join Us? Little Houghton is a small village school just 10 minutes from Northampton. We are a friendly welcoming school with a supportive and hard working team of staff. We are committed to staff development and will ensure appropriate training is provided for the right candidates. The role is term time plus 2 weeks (40 weeks) for 18.75 hours per week over 3 days 08.15 - 15.30 with an hour unpaid lunch break. The role is paid on the NJC pay scale at Grade I points 22 - 26 with a starting salary of £33,699 FTE. Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment safeguarding checks .