Fairway Infant School
Vacancies
School Business Manager
About Us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward-thinking and enthusiastic School Business Manager to join our friendly little school. Would you enjoy working in a busy school environment, ensuring that children have the resources needed to make a strong start to their educational journey? Do you have high expectations of yourself and the team that you work within? Are you highly organised and able to manage your time carefully? Then we want to hear from you!
We are a two-form entry, oversubscribed infant school at the heart of Copthorne Village and can offer you a new and exciting challenge in our happy school within our genuinely supportive team.
As School Business Manager you will play a pivotal role in our leadership team. You will take lead responsibility for finance, health and safety compliance and human resources as well as leading our office administrative team and overseeing the work of our premises officer.
Job Details
Salary: Grade 9, points 25-28, £33,945 to £36,648 (pro rata)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full or part time (minimum 3 days) will be considered (term time plus 2 weeks in school holidays)
Location: Fairway Infant School, Copthorne, West Sussex
Closing Date: Friday 17th July, at 12 noon (should suitable applications be received, we reserve the right to close the advert sooner)
Interviews: 21st July 2026
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to have:
- Excellent administrative skills and previous financial experience
- Competence in budgeting, accounts management, reporting and staff pay
- An ability to work in a busy environment, meet deadlines and use own initiative
- Relevant IT skills supportive of the wide range of the role
- A friendly, open and positive disposition
- Wide ranging organisational and people skills including efficiency, flexibility and confidentiality
- Experience of working in a school environment (desirable but not essential)
This is an ideal opportunity for you to play an important part in the life of this friendly and caring village school and to make a positive impact on the education of our young children.
Further Information
Fairway Infant 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
Our Headteacher will be delighted to meet applicants and discuss the post further. Please email us at office@fairwayinfant.co.uk or contact us on 01342 713691.
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 office@fairwayinfant.co.uk
The reference number for this role is SCHO02639.
HLTA
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and caring HLTA to join our friendly little school. Do you have a passion for teaching and making learning inspiring, immersive and interconnected? Do you have high expectations of yourself and the children in your care? Are you committed to making learning accessible to all? Then we want to hear from you!
We are a two-form entry, oversubscribed infant school at the heart of Copthorne Village and can offer you a new and exciting challenge in our happy school within our genuinely supportive team.
This post will involve working in class as a teaching assistant for some of the time and will also include providing cover for teacher’s release time and in the event of teacher absence.
We can offer:
- A welcoming, happy and purposeful working environment
- Experienced and supportive colleagues
- Children who are enthusiastic and enjoy their learning
This is an ideal opportunity for you to play an important part in the life of this friendly and caring village school.
Visits by appointment are strongly recommended. Our headteacher would be delighted to meet you.
Job Details
Salary: Grade 8 SCP 20-24, £24,228- £26,320
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 5 days a week, term time only, plus INSET days as specified by the school
Hours: 32.5 per week, 8.30-3.30pm
Location: Fairway Infant School
Closing Date: 17th July 2026
Interviews: 21st July 2026
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to:
- The ability to build excellent relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
- Experience of teaching whole classes in EYFS and Key Stage 1
- High levels of enthusiasm, flexibility and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A First Aid qualification or willingness to be trained
- HLTA Qualification or equivalent
Further Information
Fairway Infant 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 office@fairwayinfant.co.uk
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01342 713691
The reference number for this role is SCHO02824.