Cherry Hinton C of E Primary School

School Business Manager required

Permanent position A.S.A.P

NJC point: 20 To SO1 Depending on experience.

40 week contract – Permanent position

2/3 days a week (8.30am – 4.30pm) Flexible hours

SIAMS Good November 2023 

Ofsted Good June 2023

Cherry Hinton C of E Primary School and Nursery offers a welcoming, safe and happy learning environment, where everyone is respected and listened to. We are a school community, which takes pride in our achievements and ourselves, enabling children to become confident and successful learners. We have a friendly and supportive team of staff, governors, and enthusiastic children who enjoy taking part in school life. 

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic School Business Manager to join our wonderful team and to work closely with the Headteacher and office team and to support, contribute & implement strategic planning and development of the school.  We are looking for someone who can:

• Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people in every aspect of their work;
• Thrive in a busy school office environment, managing multiple deadlines and prioritising as needed;
• Work independently to complete their own workload whilst also being prepared to help out as part of the wider admin team as the needs of the school require;
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of finance, premises and HR processes –training will be provided for school specific systems, where needed;
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school and the wider school community, to ensure that the schools financial information is accurate and complete;
• Be committed to continuous professional development, with a desire to learn from others in school and other supportive services;
• Show initiative and take the lead in providing a friendly welcome to all visitors, parents and pupils;
• Have competent IT skills across a range of systems;
• Understand the need to maintain confidentiality at all times.

If your experience and interests are captured in the above, then we would love to hear from you.   We encourage visits and If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity or would like to visit, please contact the Headteacher Ms Sally Haiselden or Mrs Hina Barot on Tel: 01223 568834 or via email: office@cherryhinton.cambs.sch.uk

A Job Description, Person specification and an application form is below.  Completed applications should be sent to office@cherryhinton.cambs.sch.uk with a covering letter

Closing date: Tuesday 24^th June 2025 Noon

Interviews:   Monday 30^th June 2025 from 10:00am

Cherry Hinton C of E Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

Finance and Premises Support Officer required

Permanent position

Hours of work: 15 hours - 2 days per week (Flexible working days) 8:30am – 4:30pm

38 weeks per year + additional hours for end of year preparation.

Scale 6 Point 18 – 20 (Depending on experience) 

Required ASAP 

Rated Good by Ofsted - June 2023 & Good by SIAMS - November 2023

Cherry Hinton C of E Primary School and Nursery offers a welcoming, safe and happy learning environment, where everyone is respected and listened to. We are a school community, which takes pride in our achievements and ourselves, enabling children to become confident and successful learners. We have a friendly and supportive team of staff, governors, and enthusiastic children who enjoy taking part in school life. 

We are looking to appoint a Finance and Premises Support Officer to join the team and to work closely with the Headteacher and office team and to support, contribute & implement strategic planning and development of the school.  We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: 

• Experience of working in a school office.
• Some experience of working on aspects of school finance and premises.
• An understanding of school office processes and procedures
• Willingness to improve own skills, learn how our school and the wider education system works, and seek improvement for us where you can?
• Is a strategic and solution-based thinker

• Good communication skills.
• Excellent ICT skills with experience of using Microsoft Office packages.
• Flexibility in adapting to the changing needs of the school on its road to improvement. 

If your experience and interests are captured in the above, then we would love to hear from you.   We encourage visits. Please contact the school office if you would like to visit.  If you have any questions about the role then please contact us via email: office@cherryhinton.cambs.sch.uk or telephone us on 01223 568834

A Job Description and Personal Specification as well as an Application packs are below. Completed applications should be sent to office@cherryhinton.cambs.sch.uk

Cherry Hinton C of E Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.