BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER

Location

Treales Church Of England Primary School, Church Road, Treales, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 3SH (62 on roll)

Tel: 01772 684678
School website: www.trealesceprimary.org/

Summary

We are looking for an efficient, reliable and highly motivated School Business Support Officer.  As a team player you will help foster a caring and supportive environment for our young people.  The hours of work will be 35 per week 8am to 4pm Monday – Friday (with an hour unpaid lunch).

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact within school and able to demonstrate excellent customer service and ICT skills alongside an ability to work closely with staff and students.  This role will, at times, involve working under pressure and within tight timescales.

You must be able to manage your own time and workload and respond to the needs of the pupils, visitors and headteacher whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times. 

This position will be over 39 weeks (term time plus 1 week). Please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

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 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

You are encouraged to apply early, as we may close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 03/03/2025

Essential Qualifications

5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grade C or above, to including English, Maths and ICT

Desirable Qualifications

N/A

Essential Experience

Proven experience within a similar/financial role

Excellent organisational and time management abilities

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in relevant software applications, such as Microsoft Office and financial management systems (SIMS and FMS would be advantageous)

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in a school office environment would be an advantage but not essential. 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Mrs Lisa Hill, Headteacher on 01772 684678.

Proposed Interview Date:

06/03/2025 

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.