Nottinghamshire County Council
School Business Manager
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Salary or Hourly Rate
NCC (dependent on experience)
Type of vacancy
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
Work Base
James Peacock Infant & Nursery School, Ruddington, NG11 6DS
Additional Documents
- [Job Description and Person Specification.pdf – 88KB](Opens in a new window)
- [Support Staff Application Form.docx – 101KB](Opens in a new window)
- [Converted File Support Staff Application Form.docx.pdf – 229KB](Opens in a new window)
Closing Date
28 August 2026 12:00
At James Peacock Infant & Nursery we celebrate every child as a unique individual. Our curriculum is designed to hook children into learning, build secure foundational knowledge and develop curious, confident learners. We are looking for an accomplished School Business Manager who shares our values and will lead the school’s business, operational and financial systems so leaders can focus on outstanding teaching and pupil experience.
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The role
- Line-manage our administrative team
- Lead financial and resource management
- Ensure statutory compliance (including personnel and premises)
- Improve office systems and processes
- Work closely with the Headteacher, The SLT, Site manager, governors and external partners to deliver value for money and a calm, efficient school office
We welcome applications from experienced school business managers or senior finance/operations professionals with proven experience in education settings.
To apply
- Please complete the attached application form
- Ensure you explain how your skills and experience meet the person specification
- Return to office@jamespeacock.notts.sch.uk
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Interviews will be held week commencing 31st August
Start date: as soon as possible.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.
The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.
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