SCHOOL BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER

Ref	202952
Number of Posts	1
Grade	Grade 4 .
Salary	£26016 to £ 26847 The position is term time only plus 5 INSET days
Term	Full-time.
Perm / FTC	Permanent.
Required	(As soon as possible ) .
Hours	37 hours a week.
Closing Date	04/12/2026.

Location

Chorley Astley Park School, Harrington Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1JZ (161 on roll)

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

Summary

Astley Park School is seeking to appoint a highly organised, professional and enthusiastic Business Support Officer to join our friendly and dedicated team.

This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our school community. As a key member of our administration team, you will provide high-quality business and administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school while helping us deliver the very best outcomes for our pupils.  We are looking for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys working with people, and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service to pupils, families, staff and external professionals.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support across the school.


• Act as a welcoming first point of contact for visitors, parents, carers and professionals.


• Support the organisation and administration of pupil review processes and associated paperwork.


• Liaise with parents, carers, outside agencies and Local Authority services.


• Maintain and update school records and databases accurately and confidentially.


• Assist with financial administration, purchasing and stock control.


• Produce reports and management information to support school leaders.


• Support attendance processes, including monitoring and recording absence information.


• Help coordinate supply agency arrangements when required.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the efficient operation of the school office.


 

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Can build positive relationships with children, families, staff and external agencies.


• Is highly organised with strong attention to detail.


• Can prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.


• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and integrity when handling confidential information.


• Is flexible, proactive and willing to learn.


• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.


• Has strong IT and administrative skills, including experience of Microsoft Office applications.


 

What We Offer
At Astley Park School, our staff are at the heart of everything we do.
We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.


• Opportunities for professional development.


• A diverse and rewarding role where no two days are the same.


• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.


• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth.


 

You will be required to work 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday to Friday and 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Thursday.  

Safeguarding
Astley Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, DBS clearance and relevant pre-employment checks.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and pupils.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional support services and would like to become part of our dedicated school community, we would love to hear from you!

This position is term time only, plus 5 INSET days, 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 2026, 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

• Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above)
   

Desirable Experience

• Experience in working in an office environment (preferably a School)
• Experience in School MIS systems (SIMS/Arbor)
• Experience with online payment systems (ParentPay or similar)

For an informal discussion please contact:

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

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•  DBS Information  (37 KB)

Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

Address:	Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: Business Support Team - bst@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.