Rooted in the Northfield community and guided by the vision of 'Learning, Loving and Sharing, guided by Jesus', St Laurence Church Junior School is a thriving Church of England primary school where every child is known, valued, and inspired to flourish.
Our school values — Thankfulness, Forgiveness, Perseverance, Generosity, Curiosity and Friendship — are not just words on a wall. They shape our culture, inform how we work and learn together, and are lived out every day by our children and staff. We are proud of our strong Christian ethos, our broad and stimulating curriculum, and the genuine sense of belonging that runs through everything we do.
We are a school that puts people at the heart of operations — children, families, and staff alike. As part of Fioretti Trust, we benefit from the support of a growing family of eight Church of England primary schools across Birmingham, united by a shared mission: 'Enable every child & every adult to flourish. Everyday.'
As School Business Administrator, you will be the senior business professional on site, supporting the Headteacher and senior leadership team — you will ensure that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes so that our leaders and teachers can focus on what matters most: the children.
You will lead and manage the school's day-to-day business, administrative, financial and HR functions, working in close partnership with the Headteacher, the senior leadership team, and the Fioretti Trust central team. Your remit will span:
Why work at St Laurence:
Working at St Laurence means being part of something that matters. Here's what we can offer you:
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St. Laurence Church Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant safer recruitment checks. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from under-represented groups. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage & civil partnerships.
Please note that as part of the process we will carry out an online search for shortlisted candidates using information provided in your application form as part of our safer recruitment practices. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore with you at interview.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement.
Full duties are listed in the job description attached,
Lyndsey Tapper
0121 464 6499
enquiry.slj@firoetti.co.uk
