Cop Lane Church Of England Primary School, Penwortham, Cop Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9AE (198 on roll)
Tel: 01772 743131
School website: www.coplaneprimary.co.uk
Business support Officer 5
The Governing Body of Cop Lane C.E. Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Business Support Officer 5 to join our friendly school team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, development and implementation of financial and administrative services.
General duties include: welcoming parents and visitors; handling telephone enquiries; maintaining accurate records; following financial procedures for ordering and invoicing; updating systems; using school systems to record dinners, trips and income; and managing invoicing and registers for the schools breakfast and after-school club.
The successful candidate will need to be able to multi-task and work under pressure in a busy office environment, interacting effectively with pupils and parents as well as other professionals. Ideally, the person will have experience of school systems such as SIMS.net/ SIMs Finance and other school systems. However, training will be given to the right candidate.
The position is Monday-Friday. 37.5 per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The salary quoted is full-time equivalent, paid on a pro-rata basis.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted. To apply for the post, please complete the Blackburn Diocese application form attached. The school is committed to safeguarding children and the post requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For an informal discussion, please contact Mr Ashmore (Headteacher). If you would like any more information about this post, please phone: 01772 743131 or email
[email protected]. Visits to the school are welcome or alternatively our virtual tour can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9XsOIrXm5Q&t=32s
The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 3rd July 2026. Completed applications should be emailed to
[email protected]
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.
The person specification and role profile is attached to this advert.
Proposed interview date: Tuesday 14th July 2026
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
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.
