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Ref 196152
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4 SCP 4-6.
Salary £24404 to £ 25183 Pro-Rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (01/09/2025 ) .
Hours 30 hours a week.
Closing Date 20/05/2025.
Location
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Farringdon Lane, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6LX (402 on roll)

Tel: 01772 792572
School website: www.blessedsacrament.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our vibrant and dedicated team at The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, a thriving 2 FE primary school committed to providing an outstanding education for all our pupils. Following a recent restructure, we are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Business Support Officer to support our administrative functions and contribute to the smooth running of our school.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide general and administrative support.
  • Routine financial administration.
  • Undertake reception duties.
  • Liaise with parents, staff, and external agencies to facilitate effective communication.
  • Assist with the organization of school events and activities.

    About You:

  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Knowledge of school financial and HR systems is desirable.
  • A proactive and flexible approach to work.

    What We Offer:

  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our pupils and community.

    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 English & Maths

    • Essential Experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.

    • Desirable Experience
  • Proven experience in a similar administrative or business support role.

    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Please call the Headteacher at the school.
    Proposed Interview Date:
    03/06/2025 
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application Forms to be Return forms to the Headteacher at the School head@blessedsacrament.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    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.

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