School Business Support Officer 4 with Finance focus

Following career progression of the current postholder, the school is seeking to appoint a personable, enthusiastic and highly effective Business Support Officer with finance skills for our busy school office. The successful candidate will have a clear understanding of financial procedures and guidelines with the ability to work flexibly and on their own initiative to prioritise their workload. You must work accurately and with great attention to detail.

The ability to use Finance 6 in SIMS would be advantageous but training can be provided.

The successful candidate's personal qualities will include the ability to build strong relationships at all levels and operate in a highly confidential manner.

You will be joining a team of experienced, skilled and hardworking support staff, and will make a valued contribution towards us achieving our goals.

We can offer you:

· excellent facilities and a well-resourced college

· friendly and supportive colleagues

· well motivated students

· excellent opportunities for professional development

Sir John Thursby has a strong ethos of 'Belong, Believe, Achieve' to promote constructive and supportive relationships between all students and staff.

This is a term-time only role plus 1 week

Further details and application forms are available from the college website or by contacting Lynsey Clayton (on behalf of the Headteacher) as follows:

• Sir John Thursby Community College, Eastern Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AT Tel:


• or email l.clayton@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk


• Website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk


Closing date: 9am Monday 10th June 2024

Shortlisting: Wednesday 12th June 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 18th June 2024

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other recruitment checks. 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.

Following career progression of the current postholder, the school is seeking to appoint a personable, enthusiastic and highly effective Business Support Officer with finance skills for our busy school office. The successful candidate will have a clear understanding of financial procedures and guidelines with the ability to work flexibly and on their own initiative to prioritise their workload. You must work accurately and with great attention to detail.

The ability to use Finance 6 in SIMS would be advantageous but training can be provided.

The successful candidate's personal qualities will include the ability to build strong relationships at all levels and operate in a highly confidential manner.

You will be joining a team of experienced, skilled and hardworking support staff, and will make a valued contribution towards us achieving our goals.

We can offer you:

· excellent facilities and a well-resourced college

· friendly and supportive colleagues

· well motivated students

· excellent opportunities for professional development