Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Lindley CE Infant School

Email office@lindleyinfantschool.org.uk

Web: www.lindleyinfantschool.org.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Kate Dilworth

NOR:360

SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

TERM TIME PLUS 2 WEEKS

37 hours per week

Permanent Contract

Required for September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

Grade 11

Lindley CE Infant School is a high achieving and popular school.  We are seeking to appoint a School Business Manager to our happy, friendly and caring school to commence in September 2025 or as soon as thereafter. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, organised forward thinker who can provide excellent skills in all aspects of school business management including finances, resources, HR, premises, health and safety and income generation.  The business manager will support the headteacher in continuing to develop school systems to enable the highest quality education for our school.

As the school is an academy, previous financial experience is essential as a major part of the role is managing the finance function of the school.  You should have an accounting or Business Studies qualification (NVQ4 equivalent or above), along with the ability to demonstrate the ability to use a variety of software packages.  Experience of working with IRIS/PSF Financials would be an advantage. It is vital that you are able to work under your own initiative and work well as part of a team.  Previous experience of working in a customer care environment is essential.  We are looking for someone who is supportive of our Church school ethos and Christian values.

This is an opportunity to join a friendly, hardworking team of professionals, working in partnership with our supportive families and dedicated governing body who are committed to ensuring that all children’s needs are met.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01484 646888 or office@lindleyinfantschool.org.uk.

How to apply

Please apply by completing the application form.  Ccompleted forms should be addressed to the Headteacher Mrs Kate Dilworth and should be returned by post or by email to office@lindleyinfantschool.org.uk  no later than 12 noon Monday 14th July 2025

Job Description

This outlines the main responsibilities of the post and details the personal and professional qualities you require to carry out the role effectively.

Personnel Specification

This specification sets out which criteria will be used to shortlist candidates for interview.

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 14th July 2025

Shortlisting: Week commencing 14th July 2025

Interviews: W/C 21st July 2025

The Head Teacher and Governors would like the successful candidate to start in September 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. 

Suitable for MPS and ECT Teachers 

To commence 1st September 2025. 

Exciting times are ahead at St John’s C E (C) Primary School as we continue our transition from an infant school to a primary school. In September 2022, we opened our KS2 provision and currently have years Reception to Year 5 in our friendly and nurturing school. We are all really proud of the journey we have made so far and excited about providing Year 6 provision next year. Are you interested in joining the St John’s family and being part of our adventures? If this sounds of interest to you and you would like to join our dedicated team then we would love to hear from you. This post has arisen due to the expansion of our school.

The St John’s family are looking for someone who is:

• Committed to promoting our distinctive school vision and Christian values through our Rainbow Curriculum and develop children morally, socially and spiritually.
• A talented and highly skilled KS2 practitioner who has the desire and passion to enable our children to be the best they can be.
• Friendly, caring and able to form strong relationships with staff, children and their families.
• Able to set and achieve high standards and expectations in learning, behaviour and care.
• Creative and innovative in their approach to children's learning and development.
• A practitioner who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Is a dedicated team player, who values the role of nurturing children to enable them to reach their full potential.

We can offer you:

• A happy, inclusive school that serves a diverse community where everyone is respected and valued.
• A school that is rated highly by the local community, Ofsted and SIAM’s.
• A hard working, experienced and supportive team of staff and governors to work alongside.
• Children who take pride in their learning and value their school life.
• Parents and carers who appreciate the efforts of school staff and are very much part of the St John’s family.
• Excellent professional development opportunities with a dedicated leadership team behind all staff.

To apply for this role, please download and complete the attached Application Form.

Completed forms should be returned to the school either by post to the school office FAO Headteacher, Mr Aidan Blackburn or by email to office@stjohnsdewsbury.co.uk by 9am on Mon 7th July 2025.

We would welcome interested applicants to come and visit the school. Please contact the school office on 01924 325323 to arrange a mutually convenient time. Alternatively, more information about our school can be found on our school website at https://www.stjohnsdewsbury.co.uk/.

St John’s C E (C) Primary School is currently a ‘joining member’ with Learning Accord MAT. Please visit Learning Accord’s website at https://www.learningaccord.org/ for more information about the MAT.

St John’s C E (C) Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Interviews w/c 14.07.2025.

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form