SCHOOL BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER 3

Location

Alder Grange School, Calder Road, Off Hollin Lane, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 8HW (896 on roll)

Tel: 01706 223171
School website: www.aldergrange.com

Summary

Student Services & Administration Assistant

The post is offered term time only plus two weeks -with 5 days being the school’s INSET days, and the other five days being the week before school starts in September (last week of summer holidays).

Alder Grange is a really special place, there are strong, positive relationships throughout the school, and we have a genuine family feel.  We have a phrase, ‘once an Alder Granger, always an Alder Granger,’ which reflects the way everyone feels about the school. Staff retention is high, many staff stay for their entire careers and many families have long standing relationships with the school.

The Student Services & Administration Team forms the heart of the school. It is incredibly busy, with staff, parents, visitors, and most importantly pupils coming to us as “the first port of call” for all administration and support requests in both the main school and sixth form.

We aim to support the teaching staff as much as possible by providing an effective administration and reprographics service to them, whilst supporting our pupils and students during their time in school.

Please see the attached information pack for full details.

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

GCSE passes at Grade A-C or equivalent in Maths and English

Desirable Qualifications

A recognised administration qualification 

(NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Business Administration)

Essential Experience

Previous relevant experience in clerical and/or general office work

Previous experience in dealing with members of the public either face-to-face or on the telephone

Must be able to use Microsoft Office packages, including word and excel

Desirable Experience

Previous experience of working in a school office

Previous experience of SIMS

Previous experience of minute taking

Please read the person specification in the candidate pack for a full picture of what we require

We are also open to part time applications (minimum 30 hours per week)

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Paul Seery or Rachel Smith at the school on 01706 223171

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.