SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMIN SUPPORT & WELFARE LEAD

Location

Marsden Community Primary School, Percy Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0BE (442 on roll)

Tel: 01282 612769
School website: www.marsden.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Marsden Community Primary School is looking to appoint a friendly, dynamic and efficient Office Administrator to join our passionate school team.  The successful candidate must be able to work effectively as part of a team, and have a professional welcoming approach to learners, parents, staff and visitors. They will foster positive interactions and represent the culture and ethos of the school.

Working in such an essential part of the school organisation, we are looking for someone who can prioritise workload effectively, problem solve and manage a range of office and admin duties efficiently and effectively. In addition, the appointed applicant will work collaboratively to supervise and direct the Lunchtime Welfare Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an admin background to experience a more diverse role within a positive, community school environment.

The position is term time, Monday to Friday, 8am – 1:30pm however these hours are negotiable therefore please contact Rebecca Hawthorne, School Business Manager, for further information.

We believe that informal visits to the school prior to application are important and will be warmly welcomed.

To arrange a visit please contact Rebecca Hawthorne (School Business Manager) on 01282 612769 or sbm@marsden.lancs.sch.uk

Please return completed application form to Rebecca Hawthorne, School Business Manager - sbm@marsden.lancs.sch.uk


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.

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

Please note that this vacancy closes at 9am on 01/05/2025

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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For an informal discussion please contact:

We believe that informal visits to the school prior to application are important and will be warmly welcomed. , To arrange a visit please contact Rebecca Hawthorne (School Business Manager) on 01282 612769 or sbm@marsden.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

09/05/2025 

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.