SCHOOL BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER 2

Location

Bradley Nursery School, Bradley Road East, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7QH (158 on roll)

Tel: 01282 615183
School website: www.bradleynursery.co.uk

Summary

Bradley Nursery School is looking to appoint a highly committed, friendly and approachable individual to join our school administration team. The successful candidate will often be the first point of contact for our families and therefore effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential. We would like to appoint someone with previous school office experience, who has a good understanding of School SIMS as well as competence with other IT packages including Excel and Powerpoint. We would be willing to offer SIMs training to the right individual that can demonstrate a high level of competence on other IT packages. 

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.

The closing date is 12 noon on 20/06/2025

Essential Qualifications

GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English

Evidence of continuous professional development linked to Administrative roles

Essential Experience

Proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages

Reception or customer service experience

Experience of creating newsletters, posters and correspondence for parents

Ability to maintain and update school websites

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload to meet deadlines

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in a school office

Experience of using school's software packages including SIMS

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school on 01282 615183 to request a visit and an informal discussion with the Headteacher

Proposed Interview Date:

08/07/2025 

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.