We are looking to appoint a Business Support Officer to work in our busy school office. The successful candidate will join a happy friendly team and will work closely with the Business Support Manager under the direction of the Headteacher and School Business Manager.
The successful candidate must be able to work effectively and compassionately with all stakeholders. A sense of humour and good interpersonal skills are essential and will complement our existing team.
The position is for 24hrs per week initially, but this may increase subject to the needs of the school. Hours must include working a full day on Friday but other hours/working patterns are negotiable.
Duties will include:
- general administration
- reception
Our ideal candidate will be:
- able to work on their own initiative
- have strong literacy and numeracy skills
- have good interpersonal skills
- be an effective team worker
- flexible/adaptable
- experienced in office work
- computer literate: Microsoft Office, email, databases and IT systems.
Previous experience of working within school administration is desirable, but not essential.
Purlwell Infant & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Completed forms must be returned directly to the Business Manager, Mrs A Houlker by 4.00pm on Wednesday 22nd May 2024. These can be submitted by post to the school address or email to office.purlwell@kirkleeseducation.uk
Interviews are to be held 5th June 2024
Application Form
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form