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Ref 198125
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 7 .
Salary £32061 to £ 36363 37 hours per week TTO plus 10 days
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 37 hours a week.
Closing Date 03/11/2025.
Location
St Mary's Catholic High School, Leyland, Royal Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 1BS (813 on roll)

Tel: 01772 421909
School website: www.lsmchs.com
Summary
We are a vibrant and inclusive school committed to providing an exceptional learning environment for our pupils.  We foster a culture of collaboration, creativity and continuous improvement.  Our dedicated team work together to inspire and empower pupils to reach their full potential. 

We are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated member of the Business team.  The successful candidate will work closely with the Business Manager and will be fully competent in all aspects of school business management. 

We are looking for someone who:

  • Will actively support the Catholic Ethos of the school
  • Is thorough and pays attention to detail
  • Is a team player
  • Is a good communicator
  • Has an excellent attendance record
  • Has high standards of English and Maths
  • Is highly motivated, flexible, adaptable and able to use their own initiative

    We can offer:

  • A caring, supportive and hard-working environment
  • A warm, friendly school, where children are at the heart of what we do<
  • A good team ethos, focused on customer service
  • Experienced and knowledgeable staff
  • Professional development opportunities

    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.

    Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 03/11/2025
    • Essential Qualifications

    5 GCSE’s grade A*-C (inc English & Maths) or equivalent

    Desirable Qualifications

    Certificate of School Business Management (CSBM) or equivalent

    Essential Experience

    Manage financial management, budgets, procurement and assets

    Successful Management of a small team

    Understanding of Schools Financial Value Standard

    Management of HR and Personnel Services

    Management of H&S

    Desirable Experience

    Experience of working in a school environment

    Experience of using FMS and Arbor modules

    Experience of using School Cash Office

    Management of lettings

    For an informal discussion please contact:
    Contact Vicki Boe (Business Manager) on 01772 421909 or email v.boe@lsmchs.com
    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: Vicki Boe v.boe@lsmchs.com
    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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