Working at Alma
A chance to be part of our extraordinary school
Alma Primary is a one-form entry Primary school in Whetstone, within the London Borough of Barnet. Alma is an inclusive school committed to the highest standards of education and serves the breadth of the Jewish community, as well as welcoming families of other religions and none. We have an innovative approach to learning, with a curriculum focused on imagination, philosophy and learning in depth.
School Business Manager (part-time)
We seek to appoint an outstanding, effective and caring School Business Manager, with financial expertise, to join our school from September 2025.
You will work closely with the Headteacher, ensuring the efficient and strategic management of the school’s finances, HR, premises and catering activities. We are committed to your professional development and applications are welcomed from Jewish and non-Jewish candidates.
Apply by: 23 June 2025
Job starts: Monday 2 September 2025
Contract type: Permanent, part-time role. Term time + four SLT half days (see pack)
Grade: Alma admin scale L30- L42 - £29,658 - £38,324
Hours: 29 hours p.wk during term time
Download the full information pack and an application form below. If you would like an informal conversation with our Headteacher about this role, please e-mail office@almaprimary.org or call 020 8343 9988.
Administrator (full-time)
We seek to appoint a reliable and caring administrator to join our school admin team, supporting our senior administrator and School Business Manager. The role will include being first contact for children, families and visitors and will include playground supervision.
This a full-time role for 37.5 hours per week during term time + eight half days during holidays, agreed on an annual basis.
Applications are warmly welcomed from Jewish and non-Jewish candidates.
Apply by: 23 June 2025
Job starts: Monday 2 September 2025
Contract type: Permanent, full-time role - term time+ (see above)
Grade: Alma admin scale L6- L12
Salary: £26,657-£27,797
Hours: 37.5 hours pw between 8am and 4pm (early closing on Fridays during winter months).
Location: Friern Barnet Lane, Whetstone, N20 0LP
Alma Primary is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. All candidates will be required to provide evidence of the right to work in the UK. Alma Primary will request identification documents from each candidate.
Alma Primary is an equal-opportunity employer.