SCHOOL BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER

Location

Lytham Hall Park Primary School, South Park, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4QU (392 on roll)

Tel: 01253 738864
School website: www.hallpark.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Location
Lytham Hall Park Primary School, South Park, Lytham, Lancashire, FY8 4QU (392 on roll). Tel: 01253 738864
School website: www.hallpark.lancs.sch.uk

Summary
We’re seeking a highly organised and proactive School Business Support Officer to join our outstanding two-form entry primary school. You’ll be part of a hardworking, supportive team delivering excellent service to our school community.

Key Responsibilities:-
• To co-ordinate school trips, including bookings and payments
• Administer school clubs, music lessons, and dinners
• Liaise with staff, external providers, parents, and the kitchen team
• Create a weekly newsletter with the support of senior leaders

We are looking for someone who is:-
• Organised, detail-focused, and confident with IT systems
• A strong communicator who is calm, flexible, and approachable
• Able to manage a busy workload and take initiative

Essential Experience
• Experience in administrative or office support roles, ideally in an educational setting
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable learning school-specific IT systems
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Experience
Knowledge of school office procedures and systems (desirable but not essential)

If you’re ready to support a thriving school with dedication and care, we’d love to hear from you.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm with a 30 minute lunch break. This position is part time, term time + 5 days. It is important to note that the advertised salary represents the full-time equivalent. The final salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Please be advised that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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

For an informal discussion please contact:
Please contact Cheryl Tyson on 01253 738 864

Proposed Interview Date:
21/10/2025

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
• Application Form (364 KB)
• DBS Information (37 KB)
• DBS Information (36 KB)

Applications and further details are available from/returnable to
Address: Please return completed applications electronically to: Cheryl Tyson via email to
bursar@hallpark.lancs.sch.uk

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 15/10/2025

Essential Experience

Experience in administrative or office support roles, ideally in an educational setting

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable learning school-specific IT system.

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Strong organisational and time management abilities

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Experience

Knowledge of school office procedures and systems (desirable but not essential)

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Cheryl Tyson on 01253 738 864.

Proposed Interview Date:

21/10/2025 

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.