Location
Preston Fishwick Primary School, Downing Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4RH (163 on roll)
Tel: 01772 491402
School website: www.fishwick.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Dare to dream
. work hard to achieve
The Governors of Fishwick Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Admin Support Assistant from September 2026. Fishwick Primary is a smaller than average school and our very busy office is the heart of the school. We need to appoint a friendly and highly motivated Admin Support Officer, to support our School Business Support Officer. We are situated in East Preston, with good links to the M6. The area in which our school is set is characterised by a relatively high level of social-economic deprivation, but we work hard to actively create a warm, happy atmosphere that enables our children to feel secure and to work towards their individual goals.
Essential Experience
- Experience of providing good customer service
- Experience of using ICT including word and excel
- Car user
Desirable Experience
- Experience of using SIMS software or other data management system
Cash handling
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The school is committed to safeguarding children and this post is subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Hours of work 8.30am -3.30pm Monday - Friday Total hours per week: 32.5 There may be some flexibility for the right candidate.
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. The school is committed to safeguarding children and this post is subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
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.
Essential Qualifications
GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 and above or equivalent
Desirable Qualifications
Level 2 NVQ in Customer Service or Administration or equivalent
For an informal discussion please contact:
For an informal discussion, please contact the School, visits to the school are welcomed.
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.
