Finance and Office Manager
Salary: Grade 8
Hours per week: 36.25 – term time plus teacher training days, plus 4 extra days worked in the holidays. (199 days worked per year in total)
Contract type: Permanent
Reporting to: Headteacher
Start date: 1st September 2026
About the Role
Norwood Primary School is a small, friendly primary school located north of Peterborough. In this pivotal role you will work closely with the Headteacher and Governors to lead finance, operations and administration, ensuring the school runs efficiently, remains financially sustainable and supports teaching and learning.
About You
The successful candidate will:
- Be calm, organised and solution-focused, even under pressure
- Have strong financial acumen and the ability to think strategically
- Be an excellent communicator, able to work with staff, governors, parents and external partners
- Lead and motivate support staff, building an effective and collaborative team
- Have a strong understanding of compliance, safeguarding and confidentiality
- Be proactive in identifying efficiencies, improvements and income generation opportunities
- Take pride in delivering high-quality systems and processes
- Be personable, approachable and able to contribute positively to our team culture.
- Be a professional who can bring ideas, challenge constructively and help shape effective systems for the future.
Experience of working in a school setting is desirable, but strong transferable business, finance or operational leadership experience will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Finance & Business Management
- Lead the school’s financial planning, budgeting and monitoring processes
- Provide clear, accurate and timely financial reports to the Headteacher and Governing Body
- Ensure robust financial controls, compliance and audit readiness at all times
- Oversee day‑to‑day financial operations, including invoicing, income and expenditure
- Lead on procurement, tendering and contract management to ensure value for money
- Develop and implement strategies for income generation, including lettings and external funding opportunities
- Complete statutory financial returns and ensure compliance with all financial regulations
- Support and advise the Headteacher and Governors on strategic and operational matters
Human Resources
- Oversee all HR processes including recruitment, induction, absence management
- Liaise with external HR and payroll provider
- Ensure all safer recruitment and safeguarding procedures are rigorously followed, including the maintenance of the Single Central Record
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure the school meets all statutory and regulatory requirements
- Support the work of the Governing Body, including attending and contributing to meetings
Administration & Operations
- Ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school office and administrative systems
- Oversee the use and development of the school’s MIS and data systems
- Lead on whole-school systems and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Support statutory returns, including the workforce census
What We Offer
- A welcoming, inclusive and values-driven school community
- A supportive and experienced leadership team
- The chance to play a key role in shaping the future of the school
- We are committed to supporting ongoing professional development, including leadership and specific training
Safeguarding
Norwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Legal & Disclosure Information
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, as such, all applicants who are appointed to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure before the appointment is confirmed. This check will include details of cautions, reprimands or warnings, as well as convictions and non-conviction information. Once appointed, the successful applicant may also be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure at intervals during their employment while in this post.
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