BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER

Ref	197910
Number of Posts	1
Grade	Grade 4 SCP 4-6.
Salary	£25185 to £ 25989 to cover maternity leave
Term	Part-time.
Perm / FTC	Fixed Term Contract.
Required	(5/1/2026 to 31/12/2026 (or return of post holder)) .
Hours	30 hours a week.
Closing Date	22/10/2025.

Location

Chorley Astley Park School, Harrington Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1JZ (164 on roll)

Tel: 01257 262227
School website: www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

We're seeking to appoint a temporary Business Support Officer to join our friendly Business Support Team. 

This is a maternity cover role where you will play a vital part in keeping our school running smoothly by:
 

• Providing general admin and clerical support (word processing, minute taking, mail handling).
• Helping with financial admin – from petty cash and banking to budget monitoring.
• Maintaining school records, including pupil attendance, school trips and free school meals.
• Assisting with HR admin and recruitment processes.
• Acting as one of our welcoming first points of contact for parents, visitors and staff.
  
  What we’re looking for:
   
• Someone organised, approachable and reliable, with a good eye for detail. You’ll be comfortable using IT systems, working with financial data and juggling a variety of tasks. Most importantly, you’ll share our commitment to supporting children with special educational needs and their families.
  
  Why join us?
   
• Be part of a warm, supportive team in a school where every day is different.
• Play a key role in making sure our 161 pupils get the very best opportunities.
• Develop your skills with access to training and development.
• If you’re ready to make a difference behind the scenes at a very special school, we’d love to hear from you!  
  
  The 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.

Essential Qualifications

GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Desirable Qualifications

Not applicable.

Essential Experience

Must have experience of working in a busy office.

Desirable Experience

Use of Arbor

Use of Parentpay

For an informal discussion please contact:

Liz Ascroft, School Business Manager (01257 262227)

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.

Additional Info

•  DBS Information  (36 KB)
•  DBS Information  (37 KB)

Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

Address:	Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: Emily Kevan. kevane@astleypark.lancs.sch.uk

 

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.