SCHOOL BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER 1

Location

COP LANE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL. PENWORTHAM, PR1 9AE (209 on roll)

Tel: 01772 743131
School website: www.coplaneprimary.co.uk

Summary

The Governors of Cop Lane C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint a hardworking, flexible and enthusiastic person to undertake the part-time role of administration assistant. The person appointed will be someone who has excellent interpersonal skills, telephone manner and is a friendly face to parents and visitors of the school. The role includes some administration work including word processing, basic reprographics and inputting data. The person appointed will be expected to work with the bursar in the office. A willingness to undertake training and development is required.

The hours of this post are from 8.30am-2.30pm (grade 3) one day a week and 8.30am-4.00pm (grade 5) two Fridays a month. The days that will be worked are flexible and will be decided with the successful candidate on appointment. Flexibility is important and the successful candidate would be available to cover the office in the event of illness or if required.

This role is a temporary post with the potential to become permanent. An equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. Cop Lane C.E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

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.

Applications will close 12noon on Friday 13th September. Only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted. Proposed Interview Date: Friday 20th September An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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.

Essential Experience

Ability to work as part of a team

Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills -Flexible attitude to work

Positive approach to customer care and service delivery

Desirable Experience

Experience of general office work

Experience of basic computer software such as Microsoft Word

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion please contact: Fiona Bradley (01772 743131)

Proposed Interview Date:

20/09/2024 

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.