Location
Quernmore Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Postern Gate Road, Quernmore, Lancaster, LA2 9EL (94 on roll)
Tel: 01524 66628
School website: quernmore.lancs.sch.uk/index.asp
Summary
We are seeking to appoint a committed and highly motivated School Business Support Officer who will be responsible for day to day running of our busy school office, working alongside our existing School Business Support Officer. Our school places the highest priority on building positive relationships between all members of our school community. The Business Support Officer is crucial to the success of this. You will need to be friendly, approachable and be passionate about working with children and their families. Previous experience of working in a school office is essential.
General duties include:
- welcoming parents and visitors
- dealing with telephone enquiries
- maintaining the pupil database
- following financial processes for ordering and invoicing
- updating the schools financial system
- maintaining the schools single central record
- maintaining the school website and social media
- using the schools IT systems for maintaining school dinners, trips, income and online payments
- communicating with parents In return, we can offer a positive working environment with a team of welcoming staff and fantastic children.
Our staff tend to stay at our school for a long time - it is a happy place to work. This position at present is 25 hours per week, 40 weeks. There is scope for flexibility in the way the hours are organised over the week. If the budget allows, these hours may increase over time. Please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- Appointment to the post is subject to a DBS background check.
- The post you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS check. More information can be found in the candidates pack.
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.
Right to Work
- A physical document check or online check may be needed to establish a right to work.
- Where a right to work check has been conducted using the online service, the information is provided in real-time, directly from Home Office systems and there is no requirement to physically see documents.
Visits to school are encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01524 66628
Essential Qualifications
- 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
Desirable Qualifications
- Business and Administration qualification
Essential Experience
- Experience of working in a school office
- Experience of using School Management Information Systems
- Experience of maintaining accurate financial records for the school and reconciling to the Authority's central accounting system
Experience of ensuring that all income is accounted for and banked
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Desirable Experience
See the attached Role Profile
For an informal discussion please contact:
Fiona Richardson (01524 66628)
Proposed Interview Date:
13/07/2026
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.
