Job Description

School Business Manager

Stanton Cross Primary School, Wellingborough

Full Time (37 hours per week), Term Time Only (40 weeks)

Grade: I, scp 22 to 26

Start Date: ASAP

Achieve Extraordinary Things!

Join us as a School Business Manager and Achieve Extraordinary Things!

We are looking for an experienced School Business Manager, or someone with excellent transferable skills who is looking for a challenging and varied role, who can grow with the school as it continues to expand and achieve extraordinary things!

This is a brand?new position, giving you the unique opportunity to

make it your own

-- embedding systems, streamlining processes, and ensuring our school runs smoothly and compliantly for years to come. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are important in this role, along with the drive to move things forward inline with School and Trust priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

HR Management Facilities and Property Management Health and Safety Management Financial oversight of school budgets
At Stanton Cross Primary School we provide all pupils with a stimulating and inclusive educational environment in which everyone feels safe, respected and supported to grow and develop to their full potential and able to prepare for the next stage of their learning journey. We are committed to raising attainment, improving outcomes for ALL pupils by providing them with a range of high-quality learning experiences through an inspiring, broad and engaging curriculum. Our children love coming to school, and are active learners who are curious, enjoy and achieve in all aspects of their learning.

Stanton Cross is a growing development on the edge of Wellingborough, our school is at the centre of the development, and our children are at the heart of everything we do. The school is growing towards becoming a two-form entry school, eventually educating 420 children. As we grow, we will be opening one additional year group per year and in September 2025, we opened our first Key Stage 2 Class.

Stanton Cross Primary School is proud to be a part of Northampton Primary Academy Trust (NPAT). The successful candidate will be joining a NPAT network of SBMs who meet regularly and are supported by the NPAT Operations and Finances Team. Full induction and training will be provided.

The School and Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff, governors, and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, the right to live and work in the UK, satisfactory references and medical clearance.

Be part of something extraordinary, apply today!

School visits:

are welcomed and will take place by appointment, please contact the school office to arrange on 01933 594 049

To Apply:

complete our application form and address the selection criteria outlined within the job description. Application packs are available by visiting the schools website and following the links:

www.stantoncrossprimary.co.uk

completed application forms should be emailed to

recruitment@npatschools.org

Closing date:

Monday 5th January 2026

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,825.00-32,995.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person