Assistant School Business Manager

Assistant School Business Manager

Salary: NJC Scale 5, 25 hours per week, 40 weeks

We are seeking a talented, energetic and resourceful Assistant School Business Manager with a proven track record in Health & Safety, First Aid administration, Finance support, HR Administration and Procurement.

The successful candidate will need to have a ‘can do’ attitude, be able to assist with the smooth running of the school by working alongside our School Business Manager to ensure effective and efficient co-ordination of the school’s HR & Payroll, Finance and Procurement functions, and act as the school’s Health & Safety Co-ordinator, Fire Officer and First Aid Lead.

 Do you have excellent communication and organisational skills?
 Are you flexible and calm under pressure?
 Are you confident working independently and trouble-shooting problems?
 Do you thrive on gaining new skills and implementing change?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Cottenham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please phone 01954 250227 or email office@cottenham.cambs.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Further details on this vacancy (including an application form) can be found on the ‘Vacancies at CPS’ page of our website.
https://www.cottenhamprimary.co.uk/web/assistant_school_business_manager/717876

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 13th January, 2026.

Interviews will take place w/c 19th January, 2026.