SCHOOL BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER 4

Ref 186689
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 6 SCP 11-19.
Salary £24054 to £ 27852
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (1st September 2023 ) .
Hours 37.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 22/05/2023.

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Location Farington Moss St Paul's Church Of England Primary School, Croston Road, Farington Moss, Leyland, PR26 6PR (192 on roll)

Tel: 01772 336166
School website: www.stpaulsprimaryschoolfarington.co.uk Summary The Governors of Farington Moss St. Paul's CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic and professional School Business Support Officer to our school office. The role is varied and will include a range of administrative, marketing and financial duties.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for staff, parents and visitors coming to our school and will be able to communicate effectively with both children, adults and external agencies, demonstrating excellent customer service, confidence and resilience.

The key skills for this position include the need for accuracy whilst working under pressure with frequent interruptions, ability to prioritise and work on own initiative, flexibility, excellent organisational skills and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge and experience of working in an administrative/financial role, with excellent IT skills, are essential for this position. Experience of SCOPAY/FMS/SIMS.net is preferred but not essential.

The post is full time, permanent, Grade 6 (£24,054 - £27,852 pro rata), term-time plus 10 days, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.00am – 3.30pm) with 30 minutes for lunch.

The successful candidate needs to have a friendly and positive manner, a willingness to support our Christian ethos, and a commitment to safeguarding procedures. We can offer you a great place to work with commitment to your professional development and wellbeing.

If you have any questions please contact the school office at: bursar@st-pauls-farington.lancs.sch.uk or call on 01772 336166.

Please note the salary quoted is full-time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please be aware CVs are not accepted, to apply for this post you need to complete the application form attached. This post is subject to good references and all safeguarding checks.

Essential Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English Grade C/4 or equivalent
  
  

Desirable Qualifications

• School/Business Support/Administration qualification
  
  

Essential Experience

• Experience of working in an office environment.
  
• Experience of financial administration, including processing orders, banking and cash handling.
  
  
  

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working in a school office
  
  

Proposed Interview Date: 13/06/2023 Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation 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.