Cherry Hinton C of E Primary School & Nursery

School Business Manager required

Permanent position A.S.A.P

NJC point: 20 To 23 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

Applications packs can be downloaded from our website:  Job Vacancies | Cherry Hinton C of E Primary School and Nursery or by emailing office@cherryhinton.cambs.sch.uk  Completed applications should be sent to office@cherryhinton.cambs.sch.uk with a covering letter.

Closing date: Friday 18th July 2025 Noon

Interviews:   Tuesday 22nd July 2025 AM

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.

Permanent position

Term-time (38 weeks) plus an additional 1 week for deep cleans during the summer holidays if required

15 hours per week

Term time hours Monday – Friday, 5.30pm - 8:30pm.

Scale 1 Point 2

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 & 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 energetic, hard-working, reliable and enthusiastic person to join our friendly team of premises staff in caring for our school. You will work closely with the headteacher and premises support manager to undertake duties that will keep our site clean and tidy. The successful candidate will work with us to provide a great environment for our children, staff and visitors by maintaining the cleanliness of the school.  We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: 

• Have previous experience in a similar post

• Have high standards in all areas of their work

• Be flexible in your approach to working

• Have some understanding of Health and Safety procedures

• Be self-motivated, trustworthy and proactive

• Work effectively and supportively as a member of a team and have the confidence and ability to act   

    on your own initiative, dealing with unexpected problems that may arise

• Have a positive outlook and a good work ethic, taking pride in your work

• Have good communication skills

If your experience and interests are captured in the above, then we would love to hear from you.   We also 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.

An application form and Job Description are available below;

Completed applications should be sent to office@cherryhinton.cambs.sch.uk

Closing date: 14^th July 2025, Noon

Interviews: 15^th July 2025, PM

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.