Location
The Roebuck School, Inkerman Street, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2BN (341 on roll)
Tel: 01772 729337
School website: www.roebuck.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors of The Roebuck School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, approachable and pro-active School Business Officer to join our friendly team in our busy school office. The role requires excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with a key ability to self-manage workload. The appointed candidate will work closely with the Bursar but will be required to complete tasks independently (once confident). Responsibility will also be taken for general record keeping, attendance records/registers, training records, school census, childcare eligibility codes, preparing new admissions, and liaising with staff, parents and visitors.
Knowledge and experience of school administration, particularly using SIMs is desirable but not essential. General administrative jobs may also be required (e.g. photocopying, scanning etc.).
The Business Officer will be the main interface between school, visitors, parents/carers and the public and will have responsibility for overseeing visitors and contractors, answering phone calls, emails and immediate matters, as well as opening the door to let children and their parents in during session times. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, is essential. The appointed candidate will work closely with the team to ensure effective communication with parents ensuring timely updates, newsletters and other important information is passed on.
We hope to find someone who takes on tasks with a positive attitude, takes pride in their work.
This position requires the candidate to work 37 hours across 5 days per week, and again ideally, starting at 8.15am most days. Flexibility for days and times will be considered for the appropriate candidate. On occasion, it may be necessary to work some minimal overtime (agreed in advance) during busy periods or to attend training.
This position is 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.
For an informal discussion about the role, please telephone 01772 729337
Essential Qualifications
English & Maths GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)
Desirable Qualifications
- Administration or business qualification
Essential Experience
- Working in an office environment
- Experience of managing own workload
Experience and competent use of PC
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Desirable Experience
- Working in a school office - including experience of SIMS
For an informal discussion please contact:
Please contact the school office for an informal discussion and ask to speak to Mrs Jackson
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.
