BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER

Location

Chadwick High School, Mainway, Skerton, Lancaster, LA1 2AY (96 on roll)

Tel: 01524 840831
School website: www.chadwickhigh.co.uk

Summary

We are seeking to appoint a positive, self-motivated person to undertake the role of Business Support Officer. The successful applicant will be the first point of contact to staff, pupils, parents/carers and visitors, playing a key role in the smooth running of the main office.

This is on a permanent contract commencing asap from October 2025. Position salary is Grade 5, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term time only. Times required to work will be 8:30am to 3:30pm each day.

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. Pro-rata £18704 to 20810 .

School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All school positions are subject to a Disclosing and Barring Service check and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

For further information regarding qualifications and experience please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

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

Further information can be found on the school website www.chadwickhigh.co.uk.

All shortlisted applicants will be notified asap after the closing date.

Chadwick High School will become part of an Academy from September 2025.

For an informal discussion please contact:

To arrange an informal visit please telephone school on 01524 840831.

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.