SCHOOL BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER 5

Location

St Wilfrid's Church Of England Primary School, Halton, Pennystone Road, Halton, Lancaster, LA2 6QE (232 on roll)

Tel: 01524 811230
School website: stwilfrids-halton.co.uk/

Summary

Grade 7, Term time + 5 days, 37 hours a week, £29,777 - £33,945 (pro rata) The headteacher and governors of St. Wilfrid’s CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated School Business Support Officer to efficiently undertake and manage all aspects of the school office administration and finance in our busy school office, and also to take on line manager responsibilities for our Office Administrator, welfare and catering teams. As one of the first people that visitors meet at our school, you will need to possess a friendly, approachable manner and the ability to maintain a positive attitude.

The work is varied including:

Managing pupil and parent administration, including platforms such as the parent communications app (PA Connect) and the online payment system (ParentPay)

Maintaining accurate records within the School Information Management System (SIMS)

Administering human resources in line with Lancashire County Council procedures

Maintaining the Single Central Register of pre-employment checks in line with Lancashire County Council procedures

Financial reporting & Financial transactions using FMS6, including collecting, recording, and balancing funds for school dinners, music lessons and trips, adhering to financial procedures

Covering reception duties, including answering telephone and in-person enquiries and visitor sign-ins.

At St. Wilfrid’s, we pride ourselves on reflecting God’s love in all we do. St Wilfrid’s is located approximately 2 miles north of Lancaster in the picturesque village of Halton. We have eight classes and 237 children, aged 4 to 11, on roll. The post is for 37 hours per week, term-time only plus five days (paid pro-rata). You will be required 5 days per week from 8.30am until 4pm daily (times negotiable). You will also require excellent IT skills (including Microsoft Excel) and be able to work to deadlines, use your own initiative, work under pressure and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality. If you have experience of working in a busy office environment, enjoy a challenge, are hard-working and quick to learn, then this could be just the position for you. Do come and visit us or telephone Mr Curwen, the Headteacher, for an informal chat. To visit our school please contact the school office on 01524 811230 to make an appointment.

Application forms, and a covering letter should be returned by email to Mr Mark Curwen (bursar@st-wilfrid’s.lancs.sch.uk).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. The successful candidate will have to undertake a DBS check.

Applications close Wednesday 3rd July at 15:00.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Previous applicants are welcome to re-apply.

Successful candidates will be informed on Friday 5th July and invited for interview on Monday 8th July.

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.

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

Essential Qualifications

Please see the person specification

Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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This role comes with a significant commitment to training and preparing you for the role. As the successful candidate is required from 1st September 2024 (or sooner if possible), the current post holder is available until 31st August, to provide significant handover opportunities. More formal training can also be arranged before the position begins or early into post. This will be discussed in detail with the successful candidate.

Desirable Experience

Please see the person specification

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion please contact Mr Curwen on 01524 811230

Proposed Interview Date:

08/07/2024 

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.