Description:Assistant School Business ManagerGrade/Pay Range: LGS Grade E point 12 - 19 (£28,598 - £32,061)Hours/weeks: 37 hours per week - Permanent - Full TimeThe Milford Academy is a Single Academy Trust (SAT) Primary School situated in Clifton on the outskirts of Nottingham. The school has approximately 455 children on roll including a Nursery unit and from September 2025 a SEN Unit.This is an exciting time at the academy as with the recent appointment of a new School Business Manager, they are seeking to appoint a forward-thinking, proactive and motivated individual to the new position of Assistant School Business Manager. Together they will advance the academy's strategic direction forward helping the school and its children to aim high and achieve.The role will involve -Assisting the School Business ManagerManaging the school officeAssisting with budget setting, monitoring and managementHuman ResourcesGDPR & Data ProtectionPayrollProcurementHealth & SafetyContract ManagementWe are looking for a professional person who will contribute to the efficient running of our school at a strategic level. We are keen that the right person wants to help move the school forward with continuous improvements and brings fresh ideas, flexibility, energy and passion to this new role. Because the role will involve report writing and presenting, communicating with stakeholders, producing presentations and dealing with budgets and finance, the successful candidate will hold GSCE (or equivalent) passes in both Maths and English and have a firm grasp on using Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge and experience of working in a primary school setting would be advantageous but not essential.In return the successful candidate will benefit from -A friendly and stimulating environment in which to workA commitment to professional developmentMembership of a local government pension schemeAn encouraging and supportive Senior Leadership TeamAccess to a Well-being packageWorking at a 'Good' school with the opportunity to help us become 'Outstanding'We strongly recommend and encourage a visit to the school. This can be arranged at your convenience by contacting the School Business Manager, Christopher Bramall, via the school office.The post will begin as soon as possible and ideally by 3rd November 2025.Closing date for Applications: 10:00am Friday 19th September 2025Interviews to take place: Thursday 25th September 2025Please note: If you haven't heard from us by 5pm Monday 22nd September, we are sorry but on this occasion your application has not been successful and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours.Please complete the Online Application Form via eteach fully. The supporting statement will be used to help shortlist candidates for interview. Completing this fully including detailing your reasons for applying for the role, what makes you suitable for the position and key relevant experience you have, will assist us.Please be aware that references may be asked for before interview unless otherwise specifically requested by yourself.Safeguarding Statement:The Milford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is imperative that you provide all relevant information requested in order to meet this commitment. Disclosure and Barring checks and references will be obtained prior to appointment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS disclosure, Social Media checks prior to start date also proof of the Right to Work in the UK (this will be required at the time of interview).
