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Ref 197573
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5 SCP 6-11.
Salary £25989 to £ 28142 Pro-Rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 32.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 22/09/2025.
Location
Haslingden St James Church Of England Primary School, Regent Street, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 5HQ (203 on roll)

Tel: 01706 214134
School website: www.haslingden-st-james.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors of Haslingden St James CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a positive, proactive, and highly motivated individual to join our dedicated team as a School Business & Attendance Support Officer. This unique opportunity blends front-line administrative excellence with a commitment to pupil welfare and school community engagement.

  • We pride ourselves on our strong relationships with families and our welcoming, inclusive ethos.
  • Our school shares a commitment to nurturing pupils and their families in all aspects of the their development, and celebrate the uniqueness of every individual.

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the first point of contact for pupils, families, and visitors—both in person and via telephone
  • Create a welcoming and informative front-office environment
  • Monitor daily attendance and provide timely updates to staff
  • Support the administration to ensure safe school operations
  • Assist with account reconciliation and organisational tasks
  • Collaborate with the School Business Manager, Headteacher, SENCO and wider school teams to keep our children safe
  • Promote and uphold the ethos and values of  our school
  • See job description for full role details (minimum 2 years School Office Experience)

    Working Hours & Start Date:

  • Part-time, term-time only, variable hours (Min. 20/max. 37): 32.5 hours per week
  • Schedule: Mon - Fri (8:00am – 3:30pm)
  • Start Date: Monday 29th September 2025 if possible (or ASAP)

    Application Details:

  • Closing Date: 9am, Monday 22nd September 2025
  • Interviews: TBC
  • Application Forms Only: CVs will not be accepted

    Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

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

    We are proud to be inclusive schools that promote diversity and equal opportunities in employment. All employees are expected to uphold our health and safety policies.

    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 C / 4 above in Maths & English or equivalent qualification

    Level 3 Qualification relevant to the role


    Desirable Qualifications

    First Aid qualification

    Essential Experience

    Minimum of 2 years recent experience in a school office environment

    Desirable Experience

    Experience of SEND administration

    Experience of Attendance monitoring and administration

    For an informal discussion please contact:
    Please call school and speak to Lou Brewer
    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: head@haslingden-st-james.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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