Business Support Officer
Job Description
Job title: Business Support Officer
Company: Star Academies
Job description: Salary: £23,500 to £23,893 per annum (Pro rata £21,768.02 to £22,132.06 per annum)Closing Date: 16/04/2024Contract Type: Term Time plus 4 weeksContract Term: PermanentPhase/Establishment Type: PrimaryHours Per Week: 37 hours per week (Mon – Thurs: 7:30am – 3.30pm, Fri: 7:30am – 3.00pm)Location: Manchester, Greater ManchesterWhere to find usDo you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.About The Olive School, ManchesterThe Olive School, Manchester is a new 420-place Muslim faith primary free school in Cheetham Hill. The school will open in September 2024 and admit an intake of 60 pupils in Reception. The school will continue to admit a new intake of Reception pupils each year so that from 2030 it will accommodate pupils in the full 4-11 age range.Like all Star schools, The Olive School, Manchester will have a leadership specialism. We will provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.Who we’re looking forWe’re looking for a talented individual to provide an exceptional business support service to our pupils, teachers and wider stakeholders. As a key member of our school’s business support team, your expertise will help to deliver an outstanding learning environment for our young people.The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and specialist technical skills. You will have extensive experience of delivering outstanding customer service and possess the ability to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.You will have:
- 5 A*- Cs at GCSE including English and Maths.
- Experience of working in an administrative setting.
- The ability to use MS Office software packages such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as Explorer and databases.
- The ability to prioritise, work efficiently and accurately, particularly under pressure, to deadlines and using own initiative.
About Star Academiesis a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future – our embody what we believe is needed to succeed.Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our learning and development centre, . With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.We can also offer you a range of , including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.Find out morePlease download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please call us on 0330 313 9900.Key DatesClosing Date: Tuesday, 16 April 2024 at midnight.Interview Date: Week commencing 29 April 2024.Proposed Start Date: Sunday, 01 September 2024.Application ProcessTo apply for this vacancy please use the ‘Apply for job’ link below. You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.Our CommitmentStar Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
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Location: Manchester
