Suitable for MPS and ECT Teachers 

To commence 1st September 2025. 

Exciting times are ahead at St John’s C E (C) Primary School as we continue our transition from an infant school to a primary school. In September 2022, we opened our KS2 provision and currently have years Reception to Year 5 in our friendly and nurturing school. We are all really proud of the journey we have made so far and excited about providing Year 6 provision next year. Are you interested in joining the St John’s family and being part of our adventures? If this sounds of interest to you and you would like to join our dedicated team then we would love to hear from you. This post has arisen due to the expansion of our school.

The St John’s family are looking for someone who is:

• Committed to promoting our distinctive school vision and Christian values through our Rainbow Curriculum and develop children morally, socially and spiritually.
• A talented and highly skilled KS2 practitioner who has the desire and passion to enable our children to be the best they can be.
• Friendly, caring and able to form strong relationships with staff, children and their families.
• Able to set and achieve high standards and expectations in learning, behaviour and care.
• Creative and innovative in their approach to children's learning and development.
• A practitioner who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Is a dedicated team player, who values the role of nurturing children to enable them to reach their full potential.

We can offer you:

• A happy, inclusive school that serves a diverse community where everyone is respected and valued.
• A school that is rated highly by the local community, Ofsted and SIAM’s.
• A hard working, experienced and supportive team of staff and governors to work alongside.
• Children who take pride in their learning and value their school life.
• Parents and carers who appreciate the efforts of school staff and are very much part of the St John’s family.
• Excellent professional development opportunities with a dedicated leadership team behind all staff.

To apply for this role, please download and complete the attached Application Form.

Completed forms should be returned to the school either by post to the school office FAO Headteacher, Mr Aidan Blackburn or by email to office@stjohnsdewsbury.co.uk by 9am on Mon 7th July 2025.

We would welcome interested applicants to come and visit the school. Please contact the school office on 01924 325323 to arrange a mutually convenient time. Alternatively, more information about our school can be found on our school website at https://www.stjohnsdewsbury.co.uk/.

St John’s C E (C) Primary School is currently a ‘joining member’ with Learning Accord MAT. Please visit Learning Accord’s website at https://www.learningaccord.org/ for more information about the MAT.

St John’s C E (C) Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Interviews w/c 14.07.2025.

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Lindley CE Infant School

Email office@lindleyinfantschool.org.uk

Web: www.lindleyinfantschool.org.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Kate Dilworth

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SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

TERM TIME PLUS 2 WEEKS

37 hours per week

Permanent Contract

Required for September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

Grade 11

Lindley CE Infant School is a high achieving and popular school.  We are seeking to appoint a School Business Manager to our happy, friendly and caring school to commence in September 2025 or as soon as thereafter. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, organised forward thinker who can provide excellent skills in all aspects of school business management including finances, resources, HR, premises, health and safety and income generation.  The business manager will support the headteacher in continuing to develop school systems to enable the highest quality education for our school.

As the school is an academy, previous financial experience is essential as a major part of the role is managing the finance function of the school.  You should have an accounting or Business Studies qualification (NVQ4 equivalent or above), along with the ability to demonstrate the ability to use a variety of software packages.  Experience of working with IRIS/PSF Financials would be an advantage. It is vital that you are able to work under your own initiative and work well as part of a team.  Previous experience of working in a customer care environment is essential.  We are looking for someone who is supportive of our Church school ethos and Christian values.

This is an opportunity to join a friendly, hardworking team of professionals, working in partnership with our supportive families and dedicated governing body who are committed to ensuring that all children’s needs are met.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01484 646888 or office@lindleyinfantschool.org.uk.

How to apply

Please apply by completing the application form.  Completed forms should be addressed to the Headteacher Mrs Kate Dilworth and should be returned by post or by email to office@lindleyinfantschool.org.uk  no later than 12 noon Monday 14th July 2025

 Lindley Infant School Application Form

Job Description

This outlines the main responsibilities of the post and details the personal and professional qualities you require to carry out the role effectively.

 Job Description

Personnel Specification

This specification sets out which criteria will be used to shortlist candidates for interview.

 Person Spec - School Business Manger

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 14th July 2025

Shortlisting: Week commencing 14th July 2025

Interviews: W/C 21st July 2025

The Head Teacher and Governors would like the successful candidate to start in September 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. 

Work Time: 6 meetings per year, per school (will involve attending evening meetings) 

Base: MAT HQ, Skelmanthorpe Academy Nursery Building, Elm Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DZ

Start Date: Sep 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to play a key role within the Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust based in Kirklees and Calderdale.  The Trust currently has 13 schools with 5 pending conversion and is expanding.

We are looking to employ 2 professional Clerks to support governance of the Trust and member academies. We are in an exciting time as our central team is growing, and we are seeking new Clerks to join this friendly and welcoming team. 

Our team of Clerks will work successfully with our PA & Governance Professional, as well as the CEO, Headteachers and Local Governing Bodies.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop governance, administration and communication skills in a forward-thinking Trust. With the exception of attendance at meetings, all work can be completed flexibly within a set time frame; the successful applicants will therefore need to be self-motivated and have a pro-active approach to their workload.  

A training programme with NGA will be provided for successful applicants, and support will be delivered from the central Trust team. Previous experience of governance or minute taking is preferred and strong experience in the administrative field is essential. The Trust will also work with applicants to identify suitable schools based on location and timings to ensure best outcomes.  

The role of a clerk includes:  

• Attendance at least 6 evening meetings per year
• Taking and producing accurate and comprehensive minutes of the meetings.  
• Communicating important meeting updates to the governance team in an accurate and timely fashion. 
• Responsibility for advising the Governors on procedural, constitutional and governance matters (with direction and support from the governance team).  
• Utilising Microsoft Teams and Zoom where necessary 

We are looking for someone who:  

• Is able to maintain confidentiality.  
• Has excellent administrative and communication skills.  
• Can work flexibly.  
• Has the ability to work on their own initiative with the minimum of supervision.  
• Can work as part of the whole school/Trust team  

The following employment checks are required for those positions which are based in a school or working with vulnerable young people and adults: Evidence of a satisfactory safeguarding check e.g. DBS check at the relevant level. 

To Apply 

Please download the applicant pack and complete the attached application form. A CV is not required.  For a discussion or to arrange a visit to HQ, please contact Caroline Mann, PA & Governance Professional, by email: caroline.mann@learningaccord.org

Job Application Form

Job Specification

Equal Opportunities Form

Job Description

Completed forms should be submitted by email to: admin@learningaccord.org

Shortlisting: Wednesday 2nd July 2025

Proposed Interview Date: Tuesday 8th July 2025