Location
Burnley Basnett Street Nursery School, Basnett Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 3ES (77 on roll)
Tel: 01282 457235
School website: www.basnettstreet.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Basnett Street Nursery School are seeking to appoint a part-time School Business Support Officer to work in our busy and fast paced school office. You will be the first point of contact for the children, families and visitors, ensuring they all receive a warm welcome.
The aim of the role is to provide clerical, administrative and general welfare support to our children and families, supporting their daily queries and undertaking daily attendance procedures. Working days are Wednesday to Friday and the working hours are 08:30 - 16:45 on Wednesdays and 08:30 - 15:45 Thursday and Friday.
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 successful candidate should have experience against the
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
GCSE (or equivalent) grades 4 (C+) and above, in both English Language and Mathematics
Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) Business Administration
Essential Experience
- Experience of Microsoft Office systems
- Experience of working in a busy administrative setting
Desirable Experience
- Experience of supporting financial administration, e.g. dealing with petty cash, banking and postage.
- Experience of customer interaction - in person and telephone
- Experience in use of database / MIS systems (e.g SIMS)
- Experience of maintaining and updating computerised records, e.g. attendance registers.
- Experience of maintaining stock and ordering supplies.
For an informal discussion please contact:
If you have any questions about the post, please contact Mrs Barakas, The School Business Manager on 01282 457235.
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.
