SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Location

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Leyland, Moss Lane, Leyland, Preston, Lancashire, PR25 4SJ (212 on roll)

Tel: 01772 423767
School website: www.st-catherines.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

School Business Support Officer (Term Time Only)
33.75 hours per week – 8:30am to 4:15pm (with 1-hour lunch break)

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.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic School Business Support Officer to join our warm and welcoming school community. This is a term-time only post, working 33.75 hours per week, from 8:30am to 4:15pm, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

Working under the direction of the Headteacher and School Business Manager, you will be a vital part of our team – acting as the first point of contact for families, visitors, and professionals. With a key front-of-house role, you will use your excellent communication skills to build positive relationships with parents and carers, providing information and support with warmth, professionalism, and care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference. You’ll work closely with an experienced leadership team, lovely children, supportive families, and a team of dedicated staff who are passionate about helping every child succeed. Whether you already have school office experience or are looking to develop your skills further, we will support you to grow through ongoing training and development opportunities.

If you're organised, reliable, approachable, and ready to play an active part in school life, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of our vibrant school community.

Safeguarding Statement

St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have robust safeguarding procedures in place and all appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as well as satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks. Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do, and our school community works together to ensure all children feel safe, valued, and supported.

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.

Essential Qualifications

GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Good general level of education suitable for administrative and finance work.

Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role (e.g. safeguarding, IT systems, finance procedures).

Desirable Qualifications

Level 2 (or higher) qualification in Business Administration, Finance, or ICT.

Recognised qualification in ICT (e.g. ECDL or equivalent).

First aid training or willingness to complete first aid training.

Essential Experience

Experience in finance/admin roles (e.g. data entry, orders, budgets)

Confident use of Microsoft Office and spreadsheets/databases

Accurate record-keeping (manual and electronic)

Clear communication with parents, staff, and agencies

Able to prioritise, manage time, and work independently

Understanding of confidentiality and data sensitivity

Desirable Experience

Experience in a school or educational setting

Use of school MIS systems (e.g. SIMS, FMS)

Producing financial reports or reconciliations

Involvement in attendance, trips, or exams

Liaising with supply agencies or managing absences

Supporting pupil welfare and following up on absence

For an informal discussion please contact:

We appreciate that the closing date for this post falls during the summer holidays; this is due to the urgency in filling the role as soon as possible. Candidates are very welcome to arrange an informal conversation with either the current School Business Manager (who will be remaining in post) or the Headteacher. To do so, please email either bursar@st-catherines.lancs.sch.uk or head@st-catherine

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.