SCHOOL BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER 3
Job Description
Job title: SCHOOL BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER 3
Company: Lancashire County Council
Job description: LocationInskip St Peter’s Church Of England School, Preston Road, Inskip, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0TT (64 on roll)Tel: 01772 690438
School website:SummaryThe governors of Inskip St Peter’s CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, reliable and conscientious school business support officer to run our school office and support our Headteacher. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our dedicated, small and welcoming team.The successful candidate will be responsible for school administrative activities including administration of financial processes; support with general clerical and administrative duties including welcoming pupils, parents and visitors; dealing with telephone enquiries; maintaining pupil records; using the school’s IT systems for recording the uptake of school dinners and breakfast/afterschool clubs, trips, income, online payments and communicating with parents as well as other general office duties. It is vital that applicants have already worked in a school office and have experience of SIMS, a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and are competent in a range of IT skills as management of our school website will be a part of their role. A knowledge of ParentPay would also be an advantage.The successful candidate must be able to prioritise their workload; using their own initiative to solve problems, being adaptable to any future changes necessary to meet the needs of the school. As first point of contact for the school, you must have excellent communication skills, be smart and have a professional, positive and approachable attitude at all times with an ability to form positive relationships with all pupils, parents, staff, governors, contractors and visitors. The successful candidate will understand the importance of integrity and confidentiality in this vital role. We are keen to appoint somebody who has high expectations of themselves, with the ability to work under pressure whilst ensuring accuracy is a priority in all work undertaken.This school, as detailed in our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. There is a need for the successful applicant to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.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 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.Grade 5 scp 6-11 (£24,490 – £26,628) 8.45am – 3.45pm term time only. This position is part time, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.CVs will not be accepted, an application form must be completed and submitted to head@inskip.lancs.sch.uk by 08:00 on 25/03/2024Essential Qualifications
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above or equivalent
Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 Business Administration or equivalent
Essential Experience
- Experience of Microsoft Email, Word and Excel
- Experience of financial procedures
- Preparation and presentation of reports, letters/documents
- Experience of School administration systems – SIMS and Finance 6
- Working in a school office environment
- Good knowledge of school website requirements
- Experience of working within a customer facing job
- Knowledge of HR and payroll systems
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of ParentPay
For an informal discussion please contact:Please don’t hesitate to contact school on 01772 690438 in order to ask any questions about the role or to arrange a visit to the school.Proposed Interview Date:03/05/2024Equal 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.
Expected salary: £23893 – 25979 per year
Location: Inskip, Lancashire
