BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER

Location

Fleetwood Flakefleet Primary School, Northfleet Avenue, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 7ND (458 on roll)

Tel: 01253 872884
School website: www.flakefleet.lancs.sch.uk/

Summary

Business Support Officer
Part-time: Monday–Friday, 9:30am–12:30pm (term time only

We’re on the lookout for a Business Support Officer to join our busy, friendly school office. At Flakefleet, we’re not your average school – we’re a place where children and staff are encouraged to dream big, where kindness and creativity matter, and where our office team plays a key role in keeping everything running smoothly.

This role is perfect for someone with strong business administration skills, who enjoys being organised, juggling a variety of tasks and working as part of a supportive team. You’ll be the welcoming face and voice of our school office, supporting staff, families and visitors while also keeping our systems and records in good order.

What you’ll be doing:

Providing general administrative and clerical support – from word processing and filing to distributing mail 

Maintaining and updating manual and computerised records, including pupil data and attendance.

Welcoming visitors, answering phones and responding to queries in a friendly, professional manner.

Helping to keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes

In return, we offer:

A supportive, welcoming team that values what you do

A school where creativity and kindness are celebrated

The chance to make a real difference every day – in ways big and small

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

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.

Please note that this vacancy closes at Noon on 13/10/2025

Essential Qualifications

Business Administration

Essential Experience

Business administration skills and experience (essential)

A warm, professional manner with excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail

The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and work with accuracy

A calm, positive approach when things get busy

Discretion and confidentiality at all times

Desirable Experience

Experience with systems like SIMS/Arbor is a bonus

Working within a school environment

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Mrs Tracey Wilson, School Business Manager on 01253 872884.

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.