About Us
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy
Blackthorns is a vibrant primary academy in the beautiful village of Lindfield, near Haywards Heath in West Sussex. We currently have 210 pupils on-roll in our 7 classes, with one class in every year. It also hosts a special facility for up to 8 children with additional learning needs and speech, language, and communication difficulties.
As a community primary academy, our role within our local community is very important to us. Our strong relationships with parents are crucial, since it is when schools and parents work closely together that children progress best both academically and as people. Working as we do with children every day is both a responsibility and a privilege.
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Job Details
Salary: £20,064
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 22.2hrs per week - ideally 5 mornings a week
Location: Blackthorns Primary Academy, Lindfield
Interviews: w/c 7th Sept 26
What You Need to Succeed
We are seeking a part time School Business Manager. Are you a well organised person with experience in operational, school or financial management? Are you looking for a part time, varied role helping & supporting the everyday running of a primary school? The job is wide ranging & needs a variety of skills......primarily financial and HR but also a good working knowledge of operational and premises management. You will be working very closely the Head Teacher to manage the operational budget & strategy of the school
It's a rewarding job that's fast paced in a vibrant school community. The ability to respond to a curve ball and a sense of humour is essential.
Please see attached job description for full details.
If that sounds appealing then please apply using the attached application form. As it is the summer holidays there may not be someone to answer any questions before the deadline so please apply and forward any questions to Caroline Newton who will answer after 1st Sept. [email protected]
Further Information
Blackthorns Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to contact us.
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02915.
