BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER GRADE 5 - 35 HOURS PER WEEK

Location

St Cecilia's Roman Catholic High School, Longridge, Chapel Hill, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2XA (533 on roll)

Tel: 01772 783074
School website: www.st-cecilias.co.uk

Summary

Due to an increase in pupil numbers, building expansion and internal promotion, the Governors of St Cecilia’s RC High School are seeking to recruit an able, enthusiastic and efficient Business Support Officer/Receptionist to join our busy team of front-line staff. 

The successful person will be the first point of call for all school visitors and, as such, will need to be friendly, efficient and proficient at multi-tasking

You will have excellent communication and ICT skills, with the ability to adapt to the demands of working in a busy and vibrant school office.

35 hours per week – Monday to Friday.  8:30am until 4pm. Term time only.

Duties will include:

Welcoming and registering school visitors

Liaising with staff, pupils and parents

Answering telephone, emails and responding to routine queries

Providing clerical and administrative support

Maintaining and updating manual and computerised records – free school meals and trips, pupil records

Basic First Aid

Closing date: Friday 12th July – 12 noon
Interviews – date to be confirmed.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.

Please note – only Catholic Education Services forms will be accepted

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

Maths & English Level 2 or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or other qualification

Essential Experience

Experience of administrative work

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in a school environment

For an informal discussion please contact:

Contact Barbara Clarke - 07375324661 or via email to bc@st-cecilias.lancs.sch.uk

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.