Business Support Officer
| Posting date: | 04 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2025 |
| Location: | Wirral, Merseyside, CH62 8EH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d15e4264-7796-4806-b847-e64f08f5509b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Business Support Officer
Start date: 01 September 2025 (an earlier start date may be considered for the right candidate)
36 hours per week / Term Time Only Plus 1 Week
Band F - NJC scp 12 (£24,047) to scp 17 (£26,085)
Location: South Wirral High School, Eastham, Wirral, CH62 8EH
Are you a highly organised, detail-focused professional with experience in both finance and HR? Do you enjoy working as part of a supportive team in a busy and rewarding school environment?
South Wirral High School is seeking a Business Support Officer to join our dedicated support team. You will join a team of four finance and HR colleagues. This is a key role with a 50/50 split between finance and HR functions, providing essential operational support that helps the school run smoothly and efficiently.
About the Role
You’ll be involved in a wide range of activities, including:
• Producing financial reports and management accounts
• Preparing payroll checks and managing absence claims
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding
• Maintaining accurate staff and financial records
• Providing cover within the finance or HR team during staff absence e.g. Processing orders, invoices, and payments
You’ll work closely with the School Business Manager and play a key role in upholding compliance with school policies and statutory regulations.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
• AAT qualified (or has equivalent finance qualifications)
• Experienced in finance and/or HR roles, ideally within an education setting
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail
• A confident communicator and team player
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and upholding school values
We are part of The Challenge Academy Trust, to learn more about the trust please visit www.tcat.uk.com.
For more information on this role, please contact Sharon Jones – HR Manager – recruitment@southwirral.wirral.sch.uk
Closing Date – 18th June 2025
Interviews
Interviews will take place week commencing 23rd June 2025
Method of Application
Download an application form from our website here: https://southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/vacancies/
Please send completed application forms and a letter of application to recruitment@southwirral.wirral.sch.uk
What the school offers its staff
As a proud member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), we benefit from strong collaboration with a family of like-minded schools. This partnership enhances opportunities for both students and staff, supporting our commitment to continuous improvement and educational excellence.
We are looking to recruit staff who share our vision and values to ensure that every child becomes the best version of themselves.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Business Support Officer
Start date: 01 September 2025 (an earlier start date may be considered for the right candidate)
36 hours per week / Term Time Only Plus 1 Week
Band F - NJC scp 12 (£24,047) to scp 17 (£26,085)
Location: South Wirral High School, Eastham, Wirral, CH62 8EH
Are you a highly organised, detail-focused professional with experience in both finance and HR? Do you enjoy working as part of a supportive team in a busy and rewarding school environment?
South Wirral High School is seeking a Business Support Officer to join our dedicated support team. You will join a team of four finance and HR colleagues. This is a key role with a 50/50 split between finance and HR functions, providing essential operational support that helps the school run smoothly and efficiently.
About the Role
You’ll be involved in a wide range of activities, including:
• Producing financial reports and management accounts
• Preparing payroll checks and managing absence claims
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding
• Maintaining accurate staff and financial records
• Providing cover within the finance or HR team during staff absence e.g. Processing orders, invoices, and payments
You’ll work closely with the School Business Manager and play a key role in upholding compliance with school policies and statutory regulations.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
• AAT qualified (or has equivalent finance qualifications)
• Experienced in finance and/or HR roles, ideally within an education setting
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail
• A confident communicator and team player
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and upholding school values
We are part of The Challenge Academy Trust, to learn more about the trust please visit www.tcat.uk.com.
For more information on this role, please contact Sharon Jones – HR Manager – recruitment@southwirral.wirral.sch.uk
Closing Date – 18th June 2025
Interviews
Interviews will take place week commencing 23rd June 2025
Method of Application
Download an application form from our website here: https://southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/vacancies/
Please send completed application forms and a letter of application to recruitment@southwirral.wirral.sch.uk
What the school offers its staff
As a proud member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), we benefit from strong collaboration with a family of like-minded schools. This partnership enhances opportunities for both students and staff, supporting our commitment to continuous improvement and educational excellence.
We are looking to recruit staff who share our vision and values to ensure that every child becomes the best version of themselves.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.