Northampton Business Partner

The Abbey Primary School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training

Flexible hours

Headteacher collaboration

LGPS

Job summary

The Abbey Primary School invites applications for a Northampton Business Partner, reporting to the Chief Financial Operations Officer. The role offers 30 hours per week, 52 weeks, and a fixed salary of £39,481 (Grade J, Pt 27).

Based at The Abbey Primary School in Brixworth, it emphasizes financial compliance and innovative practice within a growing trust. The successful candidate will bring finance experience in multi-academy settings, strong accounting software skills, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Experience in finance within an education setting or multi-academy trust is desirable.
• Proficiency with modern accounting software and willingness to adopt new tools.
• Experience in Estates management and Health & Safety within a school setting is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety compliance for premises.
• Preferably familiarity with working in a PFI school.

Skills

Finance experience

Accounting software

Estates management

Health & Safety compliance

PFI school knowledge

Proactive & adaptable

Time management

Team player

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Northampton Business Partner

Reporting to:

Chief Financial Operations Officer

Terms:

Salary: Grade J Point 27 £39,481 (Full Time Equivalent) Permanent.

Working Hours: 30 Hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Holiday Entitlement starts at 27 days per annum (not including bank holidays)

Location: The Abbey Primary School and Head Office in Brixworth.

INMAT was created in 2017 with a teaching school at the heart of its work, with just 4 schools at that point. We are now a group of 13 primary schools that have joined together to harness the richness of diverse learning communities for the benefit of all pupils.

The ethos behind the Trust is one of sustainable school improvement; schools joining the Trust do so with the prime aim of improving themselves and each other so that they can all become outstanding schools driven by a self-improving system.

At the heart of what we do is the notion of working together and being relentless in our pursuit of excellence to create the best opportunities in our schools and where we make everyday count.

In order to stay relevant in the ever-changing world, we at INMAT are open to change and challenge. The world is fast-paced, and it is important we keep up. We welcome new ideas and perspectives, as long as they always put our children's interests first.

The post-holder will not only support the Trust in maintaining financial compliance but will also champion innovation and best practice as the Trust undertakes significant further growth over the next few years.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have finance experience ideally from within a multi academy trust or an academy background (although not essential)
• Be confident using accounting software and be comfortable and enthusiastic about using new and innovative software packages
• Have experience in maintaining and leading with Estates management and Health & Safety within the school
• Have knowledge of Health & Safety regarding compliance and safety of the premises
• Preferably have knowledge of working in a PFI school
• Work proactively, embrace new challenges and have a drive to learn
• Have the ability to manage their own time and prioritise
• Be flexible and work as a team player

What can we offer you:

• The chance to innovate and be involved in exciting project work if the post-holder so wishes
• Extensive training and a coaching and mentoring programme
• Flexible working hours within a Trust with a passion for ensuring staff wellbeing
• The opportunity to work directly with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership to shape the future of the school
• Contribution to local government scheme