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Ref 183955B
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4 SCP 4-6.
Salary £24404 to £ 25183 Salary stated is full time equivalent
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 37.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 15/05/2025.
Location
Lomeshaye Junior School, Norfolk Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7SY (358 on roll)

Tel: 01282 612063
School website: www.lomeshaye.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors are seeking to appoint a friendly, personable, professional and highly motivated Business Support Officer.  We are seeking an individual who is able to carry out a wide range of administrative tasks, to join our administrative team. The successful candidate will be resilient and confident working in a busy office environment, able to communicate effectively and relate to both pupils and adults, as well as the ability to work calmly under pressure. Knowledge and experience of working within an administrative/finance role, with excellent IT skills.  Experience of Microsoft and database programs, including SIMS.net are desirable for this position, although SIMS training will be provided.

The post is 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, however this can be negotiable,  term time.

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.

Essential Qualifications
  • English and Maths Level C or above, or equivalent

    • Essential Experience
  • Please refer to Job Description

    • Desirable Experience
  • Please refer to Job Description

    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Contact the school on 01282 612063 anytime for an informal discussion
    Proposed Interview Date:
    19/05/2025 
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: Fleur Garstang Stubbs
    School Business Manager
    c/o School
    office@lomeshaye.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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