SCHOOL BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER 2

Location

Clitheroe Brookside Primary School, Bright Street, Clitheroe, BB7 1NW (136 on roll)

Tel: 01200 425564
School website: www.brookside.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Brookside Primary School is looking to appoint a highly committed, friendly and approachable individual to join our team. This is due to the retirement of the current post holder. We are hoping that the successful candidate will be someone with school office experience.

The hours of work will be Monday to Thursday 8.30 to 3.45 with 30 minutes lunch break. Fridays will be 8.30 to 12.30.

The post holder will often be the first point of contact for all visitors, families and external agencies and must be able to handle enquiries in a professional, friendly and efficient manner. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

They should have a good understanding of SIMs and Finance 6 and they should be competent with other IT software/APPs used in a school office. 

Fantastic organisational skills will be required as the person appointed will need to deal with correspondence, filing, and record-keeping in line with data protection policies. They will also support the leadership team with diary management, meeting coordination, and minute-taking.

Part of the role will include Attendance Management which involves monitoring and recording student attendance using the school’s MIS system, following  up on absences and liaising with parents/carers as needed, producing attendance reports and facilitating any support interventions to improve attendance for those who require it.

The appointed person will manage the school’s social media accounts and website content, creating engaging posts and campaigns to promote school events, achievements, and values. They will support in the development of newsletters, flyers, and other promotional materials.

Finance and Procurement is a key part of the role. They will assist with ordering supplies, processing invoices, and maintaining budget records as well as liaising with suppliers and service providers as required.

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

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.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

Essential Qualifications

GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Mathematics and English

Evidence of continuous professional development linked to Administrative Roles in a School Office.

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid

Safeguarding

Essential Experience

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Packages and other APPs suitable for work in a school office.

Creating newsletters, correspondence for parents  etc.

Ability to maintain/update school website and social media 

Working with BT Lancashire Digital Services ensuring network etc  in correct working order.

Desirable Experience

Electronic Stocktook

Organising extra curricular activities for pupils-administrative side.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Applicants are welcome to visit the school prior to application.

Proposed Interview Date:

17/09/2025 

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.