SCHOOL BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER

Location

Skelmersdale Trinity Church Of England/methodist Primary School, Kiln Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8PW (240 on roll)

Tel: 01695 723878
School website: www.trinity.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Letting our light shine as we live, love and learn, together with Jesus.

Trinity Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed admin assistant to join our wonderful school team as we strive to create a working environment that provides our pupils with the opportunity to shine. 

We are looking for someone:


• To be able to be the first point of contact for all staff, pupils and visitors, providing an efficient and welcoming reception environment and dealing effectively with all enquiries
• To provide an efficient and effective administrative service including distribution and dispatch of post and dealing with general enquiries from staff, pupils and visitors.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing together with the ability to respond to a variety of audiences and stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to use own initiative and be proactive in the management of own workload.
• Excellent IT skills with experience.
• The ability to work well in a team and to stay calm.
• An understanding of an educational environment and the needs of pupils in the 4‐11 age range.
• An ability to empathise with the Christian ethos of the school and the progress and success of the pupils.
• An awareness of some of the key developments in education.
• Has the ability to establish and maintain confidential, caring and sensitive relationships with school, pupils and parents
• Has a great sense of humour

We offer:

• A strong, caring Christian ethos
• Motivated, caring and well behaved pupils
• Experienced and dedicated staff and Governors
• A commitment to continued professional development
• A close working partnership with Governors, parents and the parish
• The chance to make a difference

If this is you and you would like to join our wonderful school family then we look forward to hearing from you soon. The post is initially for 1 year but could be extended pending a budget review

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.

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.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 10/07/2025

Essential Qualifications

GCSE grade c or level 2 equivalent in English and maths

Desirable Qualifications

Business and Administration or equivalent

Office Skills and Administration or equivalent

Essential Experience

ICT competence to include:  word processing, mail-merge and spreadsheets, and a willingness to learn specific software

Time-management skills

Quick learning skills

Organisational skills

Desirable Experience

Experience of an office based work environment

Experience of working as a member of a team

For an informal discussion please contact:

We would encourage any prospective candidates to come and take a tour of school and meet our wonderful children and staff. Please contact the school office bursar@trinity.lancs.sch.uk to book an appointment

Proposed Interview Date:

18/07/2025 

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.