SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

Lancashire County Council

  • Chorley, Lancashire
  • £32,062-36,363 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 15 days ago
LocationChorley St James' Church Of England Primary School, Devonport Way, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0TE (232 on roll)Tel: 01257 264638
School website:SummaryThe Governors of St. James' CE Primary School wish to appoint a highly motivated, hard-working, well organised and enthusiastic School Business Manager to work in our busy school office as part of a hardworking and dedicated team within our wonderful school.St. James' CE Primary School is a happy and friendly school with 230 pupils on roll from 3 years to 11 years old; well thought of in the community. We are an outstanding school with positive values, a friendly and dedicated team and excellent relationships with pupils and parents are important to us.We would like someone who is warm and friendly willing to go that extra mile for the benefit of our children and school. You will need excellent organisational skills, and the ability to use your own initiative and to work without supervision as directed by the Headteacher. You must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal sensitively with children, parents, governors and outside agencies.Please note this post is term time only (plus three additional weeks and INSET days). Therefore, the salary quoted is full time equivalent and if successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.Visits to the school are most welcome and can be arranged by contacting in the school office.Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.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.Closing Date 12 Noon 09/09/2025Essential Qualifications
  • GCSEs at Grade C or above including English and Maths
Desirable Qualifications
  • Working at or towards CSBM or equivalent qualification.
  • Evidence of continuous INSET and commitment to further professional development
Essential Experience
  • Experience of working in an administrative/finance role
  • Experience in schools financial systems i.e. FMS
  • Experience of the maintenance of management information systems i.e SIMs / Arbor
  • Experience in working in an office environment
  • Experience of Microsoft IT software packages
Desirable Experience
  • Experience in working in a school environment
  • Experience with on-line payment systems i.e SCOPAY
For an informal discussion please contact:Candidates are welcome to telephone school for an informal chat prior to applying.Proposed Interview Date:18/09/2025Equal 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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