BUSINESS ADMIN 5 (BURSAR / OFFICE MANAGER)

We are looking to appoint an experienced, proactive, approachable and enthusiastic Office Manager at Business Admin 5 (Grade 7), starting in July 2024 or sooner if possible. They will work alongside existing office staff in our busy yet supportive school office. The successful candidate will be a problem solver and dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for children in school. The successful candidate will have experience working in a school office and have detailed knowledge and understanding of school systems and practices, including SIMs and Finance 6 software. (Ideally, they will have used Arbor as a school management system).

They will work in conjunction with the Headteacher to manage the school budget, human resources and the day-to-day running of the administrative systems in school, including some responsibility for aspects of health and safety. More details about the post can be seen on the attached job description. This is a part time position (28 hours per week). The hours of working are Monday to Thursday 8.30am until 4pm with half an hour for lunch, for 39 weeks of the year. Alston Lane Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a single form entry school with a record of high standards and high expectations.

It is an excellent school for staff at all levels to develop professionally. We were graded ‘strongly good’ in our last Ofsted and demonstrate excellent religious provision. Applicants wishing to visit the school will be warmly welcomed and further information, such as the school’s curriculum and inspection reports, can be found on the website at: www.alstonlane.lancs.sch.uk Application packs can be downloaded from the school’s website or the Lancashire nonteaching vacancy website.

Please note that this post requires an enhanced DBS check and is subject to safer recruitment procedures and Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

• GCSE Maths & English A-C

Business and administration qualification (NVQ and above) or similar and suitable to the post

Desirable Qualifications
First Aid

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  Essential Experience
  
• Experience of clerical work


• Experience in working in a school environment


• Working with school management systems (e.g. SIMs or Arbor)


• Financial management


• Experience in school financial systems e.g. Arbor/FMS


• Experience with on-line payment systems

Experience of Microsoft IT software package

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  Desirable Experience
  
• Using Arbor as a management system

Experience of Health & Safety requirements