Location
Baines School Poulton-le-fylde, Highcross Road, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 8BE (730 on roll)
Tel: 01253 883019
School website: www.baines.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors are seeking to appoint a friendly, personable, professional and highly motivated Finance and Business Support Officer. We are seeking an individual who is able to carry out a wide range of administrative tasks, to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be resilient and confident working in a busy office environment, able to communicate effectively and relate to both pupils and adults, as well as the ability to work calmly under pressure. Knowledge and experience of working within an administrative/finance role, with good IT skills. Experience of using a range of software including Microsoft Office is essential and having previous experience of SIMS, FMS and other school's based software is desirable (although training will be provided).
Working hours for this post are 37 hours per week term time, 7.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday (with 30 minutes lunch break and 3.00pm finish on Friday). The salary quoted is the full-time equivalent and 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 on 14/07/2026
Essential Qualifications
GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4 or above
Desirable Qualifications
- Business and administration qualification (NVQ and above)
- CSBM (Certificate of School Business Management)
Financial qualification (AAT Level 2/3 or equivalent experience)
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Essential Experience
- Experience in working in an office environment
- Experience of working in a financial role
- Experience of using a range of IT system/packages e.g. Microsoft Office
Experience of working in a customer facing role
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Desirable Experience
- Experience in working in a school environment
- Experience of working in a school
- Experience in schools financial systems i.e., SIMs/FMS
- Experience with on-line payment systems i.e. Parentpay
Experience of ensuring the schools Health and Safety policies and procedures are effective or commitment to complete training to do so
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For an informal discussion please contact:
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.
