SCHOOL BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER 1

Location

St John's Catholic Primary School Breck Road Poulton-le-fylde FY6 7HT, FY6 7HT (206 on roll)

Tel: 01253 883690
School website: www.stjohnscatholicprimarypoulton.co.uk

Summary

The Headteacher and Governors at St. John's Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and well organised person to be responsible for general administrative duties, clerical and financial support in our friendly primary school. You will need a welcoming manner, good organisational skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and must be able to deal sensitively with children, parents and outside agencies, whilst being able to handle confidential issues. The successful candidate will be a proactive and positive person who works well in a team and has the ability to liaise well with all staff and governors within school, offering support to all members of the school community. This post is full time 34.16 hours per week, term time only and the working hours are Monday to Friday 8.40am to 4.00pm.

The closing date for the application is Noon on Wednesday 12th November 2025.
The interview date is week commencing 17th November 2025.

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 English and Maths (or equivalent).

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid Qualification

Essential Experience

Be well presented and a welcoming first point of contact.

Experience of dealing with the general public.

Computer competent, email, letters, Microsoft office, and spreadsheets.

Answering enquiries and resolving administrative issues

Maintaining electronic records

Desirable Experience

Deal effectively with any first aid needs including administration of medicines where required.

Proposed Interview Date:

17/11/2025 

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.

 

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.