SCHOOL BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER

Ref 197008
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5 SCP 6 (11-19).
Salary £14.13 an hour £27269 (Pro rata) 8.30am-4.30pm includes 30 min lunch
Term Full-time - Term Time only.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (01/09/2025 ) .
Hours 37.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 02/07/2025.
Location
Lytham Church Of England Primary School, Park View Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4HA (184 on roll)

Tel: 01253 736900
School website: www.lytham.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors and Headteacher of Lytham Church of England Primary School would like to appoint someone who is enthusiastic, resilient and ready to make a lasting difference in young lives.

We are looking for someone who:
  • Is enthusiastic, highly motivated and well organised
  • Has a positive and proactive outlook
  • Has good interpersonal skills and can work as part of a team
  • Is flexible and to meet changing needs with the ability to prioritise workloads accordingly
  • Has strong IT skills and experience of Microsoft Office and SIMS
  • Will develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, pupils and staff
  • Will contribute to the wider life of the school
  • Will support and enhance the strong Christian tradition and ethos of the school
  • Is committed to continuously improving their own practice
  • Has a clear commitment to equality and diversity
  • Understands the importance of confidentiality and the handling of sensitive information
  • Has a commitment to safeguarding

    We can offer:
  • A welcoming, supportive and positive staff team
  • Proactive and supportive Governors and a strong Senior Leadership Team who are fully committed to supporting staff wellbeing
  • A forward- thinking school offering continuous professional development opportunities
  • An inspiring and exciting learning environment to work in
  • An inspiring and exciting environment to work in
  • Established and strong links with our two local churches and our local community
  • A proactive PTFA who are actively involved developing the wider life of our school

    Lytham CE Primary School is an inclusive school and is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection, and employment.

    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.

    The closing date is 12 noon 02/07/2025
    • Essential Qualifications
  • English and Maths GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)

    • Desirable Qualifications
  • Post 16 or Higher Education qualifications

    • Essential Experience
  • Experience of working as an administrator

    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience of working in a school environment

    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Please contact our school business manager, Mrs Julie Evans, if you require further information about the role or would like to make an appointment to visit the school- via phone (01253 736900) or email bursar@lytham.lancs.sch.uk
    Proposed Interview Date:
    07/07/2025 
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: bursar@lytham.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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