SCHOOL BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER 5

Location

Burnley Basnett Street Nursery School, Basnett Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 3ES (106 on roll)

Tel: 01282 457235
School website: www.basnettstreet.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Basnett Street Nursery School is looking to appoint a School Business Support Officer.  We are a Nursery School with 106 children on role.  We also have an onsight private provision that the school supports called The Chatterbox Club, which has an additional 64 children on roll.  We are looking for a committed individual who will join our team to support the overall schools business systems, that crucially underpin our overall effectiveness.  We are looking for someone that is hardworking, highly organised and efficient in their working practice.  The successful candidate must be a team player that has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to remain calm, while working in a high-pressure environment.  The successful candidate will also need to be confident in the use of Microsoft Software (especially Word and Excel).  Excellent and proven IT skills are essential and training will be provided to support the successful candidate in specific MIS and finance packages used in school.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Hours are 37 per week:

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri - 8.15-4pm

Wed - 8.15-4.45

Attendance at termly Governor meetings will also be required.

Essential Qualifications

5 GCSE's or equivalent C or above, including maths and English.

Desirable Qualifications

Level 3 Business and Administration qualification (or equivalent)

Commitment to work towards the Certificate in School Business Management.

CSBM or equivalent. 

Essential Experience

Experience of working in an office environment.

Experience with payment systems and receipting.

Experience of Microsoft IT software packages.

Experience of the maintenance of computerised packages.

Experience of maintaining financial accounts in preparation for audit.

Experience of the management of budgets.

Experience of undertaking procurement processes.

Experience of managing administrative systems.

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in a school environment.

Experience of schools financial systems e.g. SIMs.net/FMS.

Experience of managing staff.

Experience of supporting safer recruitment procedures.

Experience of supporting premise management.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Contact Lindsay Ingham: , head@basnettstreet.lancs.sch.uk , 01282457235

Proposed Interview Date:

17/07/2024 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.