Address
Form of work
SalaryRef
191349
Number of Posts
1
Grade
Grade 7 Point 19 - 25.
Salary
£29777 to £ 33945 LCC scale point 19. Salaries will increase from April 24
Term
Part-time.
Perm / FTC
Permanent.
Required
(13/05/2024 or soon afterwards ) .
Hours
28 hours a week.
Closing Date
19/04/2024.
Location
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School And Nursery, Preston Road, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3BJ (244 on roll)
Tel: 01772 783661
School website: www.alstonlane.lancs.sch.uk
Tel: 01772 783661
School website: www.alstonlane.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are looking to appoint an experienced, proactive, approachable and enthusiastic Office Manager at Business Admin 5 (Grade 7), starting on 13th May 2024 or soon afterwards. They will work alongside existing office staff in our busy yet supportive school office. The successful candidate will be a problem solver and dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for children in school.
The successful candidate will have experience working in a school office and have detailed knowledge and understanding of school systems and practices, including SIMs and Finance 6 software. (Ideally, they will have used Arbor as a school management system). They will work in conjunction with the Headteacher to manage the school budget, human resources and the day-to-day running of the administrative systems in school, including some responsibility for aspects of health and safety. More details about the post can be seen on the attached job description.
This is a part time position (28 hours per week). The hours of working are Monday to Thursday 8.30am until 4pm with half an hour for lunch, for 39 weeks of the year.
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a single form entry school with a record of high standards and high expectations. It is an excellent school for staff at all levels to develop professionally. We were graded ‘strongly good’ in our last Ofsted and demonstrate excellent religious provision.
Applicants wishing to visit the school will be warmly welcomed and further information, such as the school’s curriculum and inspection reports, can be found on the website at: www.alstonlane.lancs.sch.uk
Application packs can be downloaded from the school’s website or the Lancashire nonteaching vacancy website.
Please note that this post requires an enhanced DBS check and is subject to safer recruitment procedures and Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, 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.
Closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 19th April
Interviews will take place on Friday 26th April
The successful candidate will have experience working in a school office and have detailed knowledge and understanding of school systems and practices, including SIMs and Finance 6 software. (Ideally, they will have used Arbor as a school management system). They will work in conjunction with the Headteacher to manage the school budget, human resources and the day-to-day running of the administrative systems in school, including some responsibility for aspects of health and safety. More details about the post can be seen on the attached job description.
This is a part time position (28 hours per week). The hours of working are Monday to Thursday 8.30am until 4pm with half an hour for lunch, for 39 weeks of the year.
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a single form entry school with a record of high standards and high expectations. It is an excellent school for staff at all levels to develop professionally. We were graded ‘strongly good’ in our last Ofsted and demonstrate excellent religious provision.
Applicants wishing to visit the school will be warmly welcomed and further information, such as the school’s curriculum and inspection reports, can be found on the website at: www.alstonlane.lancs.sch.uk
Application packs can be downloaded from the school’s website or the Lancashire nonteaching vacancy website.
Please note that this post requires an enhanced DBS check and is subject to safer recruitment procedures and Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, 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.
Closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 19th April
Interviews will take place on Friday 26th April
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE Maths & English A-C
Desirable Qualifications
First Aid
Essential Experience
- Experience of clerical work
- Experience in working in a school environment
- Working with school management systems (e.g. SIMs)
- Financial management
- Experience in school financial systems e.g. Arbor/FMS
- Experience with on-line payment systems
Desirable Experience
- Using Arbor as a management system
For an informal discussion please contact:
Visits to school are welcome by appointment
Proposed Interview Date:
26/04/2024
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.
