BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER

Location

Lathom High School - A Technology College, Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JN (802 on roll)

Tel: 01695 725653
School website: lathomhighschool.org

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join the administration team at Lathom High School. The post will involve working under the direction of the school office manager. The successful candidate will support with general clerical and administrative duties including welcoming students, parents and visitors, dealing with telephone enquiries, maintaining student records, using the school’s IT systems for maintaining school dinners, trips, income, online payments and communicating with parents. You will also support with afterschool events such as Parents’ and Open evenings on a rota basis.

Applicants will require a prior knowledge of SIMS a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and will be competent in a range of IT skills. The successful candidate must be able to work as part of a team but also able to prioritise their workload, using their own initiative to solve problems, be adaptable to any future changes necessary to meet the needs of the school. As first point of contact, you must have excellent communication skills, be smart and always have a professional and positive attitude. We are keen to appoint somebody who has high expectations of themselves, with the ability to work under pressure whilst ensuring accuracy is a priority in all work undertaken.

Please see applicant pack for further details including job description and person specification.

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.

Essential Qualifications

GCSE Grade c/4 or equivalent in Maths and English

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.