Location
St Cecilia's Roman Catholic High School, Longridge, Chapel Hill, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2XA (582 on roll)
Tel: 01772 783074
School website: www.st-cecilias.co.uk
Summary
Receptionist/Business Support Officer Grade 5 - 35 hours per week
Grade 5 Points 6 to 11 (full time salary £25,989 - £28,142 Pro Rata
Actual Salary between £20,788 & £22,626 (pay award pending)
35 hours per week 8:30am to 4:00pm. Term Time only. 30 minutes lunch
Due to an increase in pupil numbers, building expansion and internal promotion, the Governors of St Cecilias RC High School are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and efficient Business Support Officer/Receptionist to join our busy team of front-line staff.
The successful person will be the first point of call for all school visitors and, as such, will need to be friendly, efficient and proficient at multi-tasking.
You will have excellent communication and ICT skills, with the ability to adapt to the demands of working in a busy and vibrant school office.
Duties will include:
- Welcoming and registering school visitors
- Liaising with staff, pupils and parents
- Answering telephone, emails and responding to routine queries
- Providing clerical and administrative support
- Maintaining and updating manual and computerised records free school meals and trips, pupil records
- Basic First Aid
The successful candidate will be joining a thriving and oversubscribed school in all year groups.
We understand the realities of workload and are proactive in supporting staff wellbeing. Our comprehensive wellbeing package includes:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free, confidential counselling
- Financial and wellbeing coaching
- Menopause and nurse support
- 24/7 GP access
- Stress coaching and physiotherapy
- Monthly staff breakfasts
- Weekly staff wellbeing treats, including fresh fruit
St Cecilias is more than a workplace. It is a community built on care, professionalism, faith and mutual respect a place where staff feel valued, supported and proud to belong.
If you would like to visit school, in fact we encourage you to visit our brilliant school, please contact Barbara Clarke, School Business Manager on 07375 324661 or via email to: [email protected] who will arrange a visit.
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.
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 closing date is 12 noon 26/08/2026
Essential Qualifications
Grade C or above in English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
Essential Experience
- Experience of administrative work
Desirable Experience
For an informal discussion please contact:
Barbara Clarke, School Business Manager 07375324661
Proposed Interview Date:
02/09/2026
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.
