Location
Thornton Cleveleys Red Marsh School, Holly Road, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4HH (139 on roll)
Tel: 01253 868451
School website: www.redmarsh.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Business Support Officer Post
Permanent Variable hours, working 35 hours per week, 0830 - 1600 (guaranteed minimum of 3
hours) term time, plus 5 INSET days.
Red Marsh is an outstanding special school operating across two campuses. We proudly support pupils aged 2 to 19 with severe and profound learning difficulties, creating what Ofsted describes as a joyful and inspiring place to learn. We are now looking for a smart, friendly, and proactive Administrator to join our dedicated office team. This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where your accuracy and ability to hit deadlines will truly make a difference. If you have a positive can-do attitude and enjoy being at the heart of a busy school community, we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will share the schools values and purpose and be prepared to work at either Holly or Willow Campus. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. If you feel you have the skills and experience, as outlined in the attached job description, we look forward to receiving your application.
Red Marsh School is an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Act 1975. If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service for a 'disclosure'.
For an informal discussion please contact Victoria Jackson in the school office
Tel: 01253 868451
Closing date: 09:00am Monday 22nd June 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
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
- 4 GCSEs (or Equivalent) Grade 9 (A) to 4 (C) to include Maths and English
Essential Experience
- It is essential that candidates have school office experience.
It is essential that candidates are competent in the use of ICT.
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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.
