SCHOOL BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER

Ref	198006
Number of Posts	1
Grade	Grade 3 SCP 3-4.
Salary	£24796 to £ 25185 TERM TIME ONLY
Term	Part-time.
Perm / FTC	Permanent.
Required	(01/01/2026 ) .
Hours	21 hours a week.
Closing Date	03/11/2025.

Job Description (44 KB)

Location: Poulton-le-sands Church Of England Primary School, Church Street, Morecambe, LA4 5QA (156 on roll)

Tel: 01524 413273
School website: poulton-le-sands.lancs.sch.uk
Summary: The Headteachers and Governors of Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint a motivated, reliable and flexible School Business Support Officer. The successful applicant will be based in the school office working alongside the School Business Manager, supporting the smooth running of the school’s administrative and operational functions.

We are seeking someone with:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Confident in using a range of IT systems, including social media accounts and website
The ability to manage your own time and workload effectively
A responsive approach to the needs of staff, pupils and visitors
A commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
Uphold the Christian vision and ethos of the school at all times.

In return, we can offer you a welcoming and supportive working environment in a happy friendly school community, where your contributions will make a difference. If this sounds like an exciting challenge that you would be suitable for and you would like to join us on our school journey, then we would love to hear from you.

If you require further information or would like to visit the school, please contact the school office on 01524 413273 or email head@poulton-le-sands.lancs.sch.uk

The Headteachers and Governors of Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint a motivated, reliable and flexible School Business Support Officer. The successful applicant will be based in the school office working alongside the School Business Manager, supporting the smooth running of the school’s administrative and operational functions.

We are seeking someone with:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Confident in using a range of IT systems, including social media accounts and website
A responsive approach to the needs of staff, pupils and visitors
A commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
Uphold the Christian vision and ethos of the school at all times.

In return, we can offer you a welcoming and supportive working environment in a happy friendly school community, where your contributions will make a difference. If this sounds like an exciting challenge that you would be suitable for and you would like to join us on our school journey, then we would love to hear from you.

If you require further information or would like to visit the school, please contact the school office on 01524 413273 or email head@poulton-le-sands.lancs.sch.uk

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.
Essential Qualifications: Maths and English GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent
Desirable Qualifications: Current first aid qualification
Essential Experience: Computer literate and digitally savvy; social media, email, Microsoft Office; letters, minutes, leaflets and spreadsheets.
Adhere to rules of confidentiality
Be well presented and a welcoming first point of contact.
Show professionalism and compassion to all.
Have experience of dealing with the general public.
Desirable Experience: Deal effectively with any first aid needs including administration of medicines where required (full training will be provided)
Proposed Interview Date:: 11/11/2025
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

Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

Address:	The Headteacher c/o the School. Application form attached to advert. Please return completed applications to the school.. Return forms to the Headteacher at the School head@poulton-le-sands.lancs.sch.uk

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.

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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