School Business Leader

University of Cambridge Primary School; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Cambridge Primary School, a large three-form entry Free School, invites applications for a Chief Financial Officer. The school is known for inclusion, ambition and innovation and collaborates with the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education.

The role covers financial management and compliance, HR and procurement, and governance support with the Headteacher as Accounting Officer. Salary is SCP 34-38 (£45,091-£49,282 FTE) and the post is term-time, with start date January 2027.

Qualifications

• Strong financial judgement and absolute integrity.
• Experience in school/education finance is desirable.
• Ability to lead and develop a business team.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management and compliance.
• Oversee HR and procurement.
• Support governance and work with the Headteacher as Accounting Officer.

Skills

Financial management

HR management

Procurement

Governance

Job description

A member of our Senior Leadership Team and the trust's appointed Chief Financial Officer, you will lead financial management and compliance, HR and procurement, and support effective governance, working closely with the Headteacher as Accounting Officer and line-managing our business team. You will bring strong financial judgement, absolute integrity, and the leadership to hold this role with confidence — whether you are an experienced school business professional or ready to step up.

We are a large, three-form entry Free School — the first primary school of its kind in the country — founded on three principles: inclusion, ambition and innovation. We are known nationally and internationally for our work in areas such as Oracy and Professional Development, and we work in close research partnership with the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Education.

NJC SCP 34-38 (£45,091-£49,282 FTE) Term-time

Advert Closes

Midday on Monday 2nd November 2026

Shortlisting

Tuesday 3rd November 2026

Interviews

w/c 9th November 2026

Start Date

January 2027