SCHOOL BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER 1

Lancashire County Council

  • Clitheroe, Lancashire
  • £24,310-24,404 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
LocationClitheroe Brookside Primary School, Bright Street, Clitheroe, BB7 1NW (136 on roll)Tel: 01200 425564
School website:SummaryBrookside Primary School is looking to appoint a highly committed, friendly and approachable individual to join our team. This post is an ideal opportunity for someone to learn how to run a school office! We are hoping that the successful candidate will be someone with some school office experience.The hours of work will be Monday to Thursday 8.30 to 12.30 . Fridays will be 8.30 to 12.30 and 1.00 to 3.45 with 30 minutes lunch break.The post holder will often be the first point of contact for all visitors, families and external agencies and must be able to handle enquiries in a professional, friendly and efficient manner. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.They should have some understanding of SIMs and Finance 6 and they should be competent with other IT software/APPs used in a school office.Fantastic organisational skills will be required as the person appointed will need to deal with correspondence, filing, and record-keeping in line with data protection policies.Part of the role will include supporting the senior administrative officer with Attendance Management, this will involve monitoring and recording student attendance using the school's MIS system, following up on absences and liaising with parents/carers as needed.The appointed person will help the senior administrative officer to update school's social media accounts and website content, creating engaging posts and campaigns to promote school events, achievements, and values. They will support in the development of newsletters, flyers, and other promotional materials.Finance and Procurement is part of the role. They will assist with receiving and checking orders and deliveries.Ensuring supplies such as paper and first aid are in place.Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the attached application form.Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.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 basisEssential Qualifications
  • GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Mathematics and English
  • Evidence of continuous professional development linked to Administrative Roles in a School Office.
Desirable Qualifications
  • First Aid
  • Safeguarding
Essential Experience
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Packages and other APPs suitable for work in a school office.
  • Creating newsletters, correspondence for parents
Desirable Experience
  • Ability to maintain/update school website and social media
  • Worked in a busy school office.
For an informal discussion please contact:Applicants are welcome to visit the school prior to application.Proposed Interview Date:17/09/2025Equal Opportunities statementAn Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the communityRehabilitationRehabilitation 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.

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