School Business Support Officer – Primary School – Haringey

A welcoming and well-run primary school in Haringey is seeking an experienced and proactive School Business Support Officer to join its administrative team. This is a varied and important role supporting the operational financial and compliance functions of the school working closely with the School Business Manager and Headteacher.

The school serves a diverse North London community and has established clear systems strong safeguarding practice and a collaborative staff culture. The administrative team plays a central role in maintaining the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

The Role

As School Business Support Officer you will provide operational and administrative support across finance HR and compliance functions. The role is busy and varied requiring excellent organisation and attention to detail.

Key responsibilities include:

Processing purchase orders and invoices in line with budget allocations
Supporting payroll administration and staff contract documentation
Maintaining the Single Central Record and safeguarding compliance files
Monitoring income streams including trips and extended provision
Supporting audit preparation and financial reporting tasks
Managing administrative systems and updating pupil records

You will work closely with senior leaders to ensure that statutory requirements are met and operational processes run efficiently.

The School Environment

This Haringey primary school is structured friendly and well-led. The leadership team is visible and supportive and the office team is collaborative and experienced.

The school benefits from:

Established financial systems and procedures
Clear safeguarding and compliance frameworks
A supportive and approachable SLT
Strong community links

The office operates as the central hub of the school requiring professionalism and a calm welcoming approach.

Who Were Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Have previous experience in school administration or finance support
Demonstrate strong organisational and time-management skills
Be confident using MIS and finance systems
Have knowledge of school compliance requirements (desirable)
Show discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
Communicate effectively with staff parents and external partners

Experience working within a primary school setting would be advantageous.

Whats On Offer

A stable and respected London primary school environment
Competitive inner-London salary
Supportive leadership and structured systems
Professional development opportunities
A varied and rewarding role at the centre of school operations

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator seeking a broad operational role within a well-managed Haringey primary school.