Location
Holmeswood Methodist School, Chapel Lane, Holmeswood, Rufford, L40 1UD (51 on roll)
Tel: 01704 821360
School website: www.holmeswood.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Summary
- The Governors of Holmeswood Methodist Primary School are looking to appoint a conscientious, approachable and effective School Business Support Officer to join our small and friendly team.
- Responsibilities include a wide range of administrative duties, including financial administration (processing of invoices, ordering of resources, managing transactions/accounts and reconciling monthly Oracle reports).
- The role requires excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with a key ability to self-manage workload. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, is essential.
- 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 applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and undertake training pertinent to their role.
- The successful candidate will share and contribute to our vision to "Do all the good you can, by all the means you can" (John Wesley).
- Visits to school are welcome by prior arrangement.
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.
To apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. The closing date is 17/07/2026 at 12 noon.
Desirable Qualifications
4 GCSEs (or Equivalent) Grade 9 (A) to 4 (C) to include Maths and English.
Essential Experience
- It is essential that candidates are competent in the use of ICT, including use of MS Office Applications (Word & Excel) or equivalent.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and use time effectively.
- Ability to communicate well with staff, children, parents and visitors.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
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Desirable Experience
- Experience of working in a school.
- Experience of using either Bromcom, Arbor, SIMS, SIMS Finance or equivalent.
Experience of working in a busy office environment.
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Proposed Interview Date:
21/07/2026
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.
