What is the job role?

Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic Financial and Human Resources minded person to come and lead our small, friendly admin team in the school office. 

The candidate should have excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with all external suppliers, staff and professionals within the Local Authority. The candidate should be ambitious, willing to take on new challenges and support the smooth running of the school office by being professional at all times.

As Office Manager, you will work closely with the Head Teacher and Administration Assistant; supporting the school to be financially viable, and compliant with Health and safety. 

VISION:

We aim to support children and our community to achieve all of their dreams. Our Nursery School upholds high expectations and aspirations, working with children and families, striving to enable our children to achieve their highest potential.

We are unique in the city as the only Maintained Nursery School. 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who has skills within school finance and has experience in a school office administration environment or similar, with accurate data checking and inputting skills. 

The candidate should be familiar with a school Financial MIS system or similar management information system, be able to produce accurate inputting of financial data, be able to run reports and support the Head Teacher to lead and manage the finance and the administration of the nursery school. 

You will be expected to work on your own initiative, plan and organise your workload, to meet financial deadlines, and Financial Year End, manage interruptions and changing priorities while also working and leading a team.

Knowledge and understanding of Financial Standards, in line with Local Authority, DFE and VAT legislation would be advantageous.

We would encourage you to visit the school and access further 
information on our website www.hillfieldscoventry.co.uk

Please contact Fiona Brinson to arrange a visit to the nursery 
school.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.   

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Please apply using the online application form, ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date:   12/04/2026

Interview Date: 17/04/2026

Coventry City Council