BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER (MATERNITY COVER)

Lancashire County Council

• Waterfoot, Lancashire
• £24,404 per year
• Contract
• Full-time
• Just now

Location

St Anne's Church Of England Primary School, Ashworth Road, Waterfoot, Rossendale, BB4 9JE (189 on roll)

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Summary

The governors of St Anne's CE Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced, caring and enthusiastic business support officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be covering a maternity cover for a minimum 12 month period. We have high expectations and we are looking for someone who is going to take a real pride in their work, who will enjoy being part of our school family and has a desire to support our school business manager, Headteacher and wider school community.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Support our Christian ethos, values and mission statement in their daily practice
• Complement our hard-working team
• Be enthusiastic
• Be able to work as part of a team, as well as proactively
• Promote positive relationships with children, parents, carers, staff and other stakeholders
• Have a good knowledge of how a school office works on a day to day basis
• Have high expectations of themselves and of the children
• Follow school policies and procedures well

Our school will offer you:

• A warm, caring ethos
• A committed team of staff and governors
• Strong partnerships with the church and community
• Continued professional development

Temporary contract of full time post at 32.5 hours per week.

Starting as soon as possible until Friday 17th July 2025

• Suggested working hours: Monday to Friday 8:45am - 3:45pm. Some flexibility may be possible.
• Grade 4 £24,404 pro rata

If you would like to apply for this role, please complete the application form which should make reference to the job description and role profile.

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.

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 26.06.2025

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

• 5 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grade C or above including English and Maths

Essential Experience

• Experience of working in an office role
• Willingness to be trained in Arbor
• Experience of using Microsoft Office

Desirable Experience

• Working in a school environment

Proposed Interview Date:

02/07/2025

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

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 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.

Lancashire County Council

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The governors of St Anne's CE Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced, caring and enthusiastic business support officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be covering a maternity cover for a minimum 12 month period. We have high expectations and we are looking for someone who is going to take a real pride in their work, who will enjoy being part of our school family and has a desire to support our school business manager, Headteacher and wider school community. We are looking for someone who will:

• Support out Christian ethos, values and mission statement in their daily practice
• Complement our hard-working team
• Be enthusiastic
• Be able to work as part of a team, as well as proactively
• Promote positive relationships with children, parents, carers, staff and other stakeholders
• Have a good knowledge of how a school office works on a day to day basis
• Have high expectations of themselves and of the children
Follow school policies and procedures well Our school will offer you:
• A warm, caring ethos
• A committed team of staff and governors
• Strong partnerships with the church and community, 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., 5 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grade C or above including
• English and Maths
Essential Experience
• Experience of working in an office role
• Willingness to be trained in Arbor
• Experience of using Microsoft Office
Desirable Experience
• Working in a school environment
  
  Continued professional development Temporary contract of full time post at 32.5 hours per week.
Starting as soon as possible until Friday 17th July 2025
• Suggested working hours: Monday to Friday 8:45am - 3:45pm. Some flexibility maybe possible., Grade 4 £24, 404 pro rata If you would like to apply for this role, please complete the application form which should make reference to the job description and role profile. https://stannesceprimary.school