School Business Lead

Are you an experienced, strategic, and enthusiastic professional looking to make a real difference in a growing primary school?

Foxbridge Primary School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic School Business Lead to join our thriving team.

As School Business Lead, you will play a vital role in the strategic and operational leadership of the school. You will work closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team to ensure the smooth and effective management of the school’s finances, resources, administration, and compliance.

Foxbridge Primary School is a growing one-form entry school which opened in 2022. We pride ourselves on knowing every child as an individual. Our strong sense of community ensures that every pupil is supported, cared for, and challenged to reach their full potential.

We are passionate about providing an inspiring and nurturing environment where both staff and pupils are encouraged to push boundaries and strive to be the very best they can in all aspects of life. At the heart of everything we do are our positive relationships—with our children, families, and each other. We firmly believe in working in partnership to achieve the best outcomes.

The Foxbridge team is a fantastic one to be part of: supportive, creative, and forward-thinking. We are continually striving to refine our practice, develop professionally, and provide outstanding learning opportunities for all pupils.

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.

Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders.

Together, we make every day count.

As our School Business Lead, you will take responsibility for the effective and efficient running of the school office and business functions. You’ll work closely with the Headteacher and SLT to drive high‑quality administration, financial planning, personnel processes, and operational support across the school.

You’ll lead an enthusiastic administrative team, ensuring our office delivers a welcoming, professional and highly organised service for staff, pupils, parents, governors and external partners.

• Lead and develop administrative, financial and support functions to meet current and future school needs.
• Manage and motivate office staff, ensuring high standards, clear performance expectations, and a positive working culture.
• Oversee quality assurance across all support functions, ensuring information systems and processes remain accurate, efficient and compliant.
• Support the Headteacher and SLT with budget setting, monitoring and reporting, while managing allocated budgets effectively.
• Lead procurement activity, including sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring best value.
• Take ownership of personnel administration and take the lead in the school for HR, policies, procedures and compliance matters.
• Resolve complex operational issues and ensure processes run smoothly across the school.
• Build strong relationships with parents, colleagues, governors and external partners.

You will also contribute to the wider life of the school, undertake relevant CPD and maintain a positive, solutions‑focused approach in all aspects of your work.

• Takes pride in leading a high‑quality, efficient and welcoming school office that supports the whole school community.
• Brings a proactive, positive and solutions‑focused approach to managing busy administrative and business operations.
• Communicates clearly and confidently with staff, parents, governors and external partners, building strong and professional relationships.
• Has the organisational strength and attention to detail needed to…