Location
Barrowford St Thomas Church Of England Primary School, Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6QT (121 on roll)
Tel: 01282 614462
School website: www.st-thomas-ce12.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Summary
Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School are looking for a new School Business Support Officer to work in our busy school office. Working alongside an established School Business Officer, the successful candidate will manage the administration of our school including supporting with school dinner orders, communication with parents and administration associated with school visits. This vital role is highly visible as you will often be the first point of contact for our school both by telephone communication and face to face for visitors.
Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary is a smaller than average Church of England School in a semi-rural location. We have a tight-knit staff and prioritise staff wellbeing and support in all that we do. Barrowford village is a pleasant and green site just off of the M65 motorway in the East of Lancashire.
The position is part-time for 23.5 hours per week with the preferred hours being 8.00am - 12.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am - 4.00pm each Friday.
If you enjoy working with people, have a calm and professional demeanour and are looking for the chance to work wit some great people to make a positive difference to the local community, we would love to hear from you!
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
Essential Qualifications
Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy.
Essential Experience
- Experience of working in an office
- Ability to relate well to people
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to relate well to parents/carers
- Time management skills
- Organisational skills
- Administrative skills
- Flexible attitude to work
High levels of literacy, spelling, punctuation and grammar
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Desirable Experience
- Experience of working in a primary school
- Experience of dealing directly with customers/clients/parents
- Experience of Administrative work
- Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality
- Knowledge of SIMS
First Aid Certificate
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Proposed Interview Date:
08/07/2026
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.
