SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER 2
| Posting date: | 13 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2025 |
| Location: | Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0PY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 662f4897-9aaa-4a43-992c-e373b0b2cccd |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The governors of St Paul’s, Church of England primary school are looking to appoint a friendly, highly motivated and conscientious School Business Support Officer. Duties will be those included in the School Business Support Officer 2 Role Profile. Our school office is a busy, often challenging and dynamic part of our school community. Our School Business Support Officer is the first port of contact for visitors to the school. Therefore, previous experience of working with the public, face to face within a school office environment is desirable. You must be:
• Hardworking, with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Punctual, with a proven track record of excellent attendance
• Able to prioritise workloads
• Have excellent IT skills
• Have five GCSE's at Grade C/4 or above (including Maths and English)
• Able to show initiative and work as part of a team
• Working hours: Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 4.00pm with a 30/45minute lunch break. This position is term time only plus inset days, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
• Please note St. Paul's School is an 'Aided' school very closely connected to the Church of England. Therefore the ethos of the school is an overtly Christian one.
• 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.
• Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. Please ensure that you use the 'Blackburn Diocese Board of Education Application form for Non-teaching Posts' which is attached. Please note that a faith reference is NOT essential. Applications without a faith reference will still be considered.
For an informal discussion please contact:
01282 617035 arranging to speak to Mrs Kay Robinson, School Business Manager.
What the school offers its staff
A supportive and caring ethos based on the values of the Christian faith.
Supportive parents and Governors and strong links with the local parish community.
Well motivated, well behaved pupils who are enthusiastic to learn and enjoy coming to school.
A well-resourced and attractive working environment.
A supportive team committed to your professional development.
A wellbeing package.
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.
The governors of St Paul’s, Church of England primary school are looking to appoint a friendly, highly motivated and conscientious School Business Support Officer. Duties will be those included in the School Business Support Officer 2 Role Profile. Our school office is a busy, often challenging and dynamic part of our school community. Our School Business Support Officer is the first port of contact for visitors to the school. Therefore, previous experience of working with the public, face to face within a school office environment is desirable. You must be:
• Hardworking, with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Punctual, with a proven track record of excellent attendance
• Able to prioritise workloads
• Have excellent IT skills
• Have five GCSE's at Grade C/4 or above (including Maths and English)
• Able to show initiative and work as part of a team
• Working hours: Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 4.00pm with a 30/45minute lunch break. This position is term time only plus inset days, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
• Please note St. Paul's School is an 'Aided' school very closely connected to the Church of England. Therefore the ethos of the school is an overtly Christian one.
• 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.
• Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. Please ensure that you use the 'Blackburn Diocese Board of Education Application form for Non-teaching Posts' which is attached. Please note that a faith reference is NOT essential. Applications without a faith reference will still be considered.
For an informal discussion please contact:
01282 617035 arranging to speak to Mrs Kay Robinson, School Business Manager.
What the school offers its staff
A supportive and caring ethos based on the values of the Christian faith.
Supportive parents and Governors and strong links with the local parish community.
Well motivated, well behaved pupils who are enthusiastic to learn and enjoy coming to school.
A well-resourced and attractive working environment.
A supportive team committed to your professional development.
A wellbeing package.
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.