BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly staff community

Career development opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

Fulwood Academy, part of Lancashire County Council, is looking for a dedicated Business Support Officer to join a busy school office. You will work with the admin team, providing reception and administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations and high standards of pupil experience.

The role requires drive, enthusiasm and resilience, with a commitment to improving learning opportunities. Salary scales reflect term-time working and part-time hours with a strong benefits package included.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English grade 4/C or above.
• Good knowledge of SIMS or School MIS system.

Responsibilities

• Support the office and reception in a busy school environment.
• Contribute to wider academy initiatives and curriculum support.

Skills

Drive

Enthusiasm

Resilience

Humour

Education

Maths & English GCSE

SIMS/School MIS knowledge

Tools

SIMS

School MIS

Job description

Location Fulwood Academy, Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9YR (976 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

We are seeking to appoint a proactive, reliable and committed Business Support Officer. The successful applicant will work alongside the established administrative team in a busy school office which includes reception. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference to the lives of our pupils at Fulwood Academy We Care, We Challenge, We Commit are at the heart of all we do and you will join a fabulous team of staff and pupils. You will be involved in a very exciting phase of Fulwood’s journey to be an Outstanding school. You will join a team of staff who share the passion to develop pupils learning with strong subject knowledge and who are committed to providing the best learning opportunities possible for the pupils of Fulwood.

We seek to appoint an experienced candidate who has:

• Drive, enthusiasm, resilience, warmth and a sense of humour
• Contributions to make to the wider Academy.
• Dedication to improving the opportunities for the pupils of Fulwood Academy by delivering a broad and innovative curriculum

We can offer you:

• A friendly and diverse pupil and staff community
• Outstanding facilities to support Teaching and Learning
• A broad and wide-ranging staff development programme
• A staff rewards package including benefits and discounts
• A strong behaviour system that supports Teaching and Learning
• The opportunity to join an academy with exciting plans for the future
• An environment focused on raising standards

Opportunities for career development.

Working Requirements: 37 hours per week, term time only + 15 days (7.45am – 3.45pm Mon-Thurs, Fri 3.15pm)

Salary: Scale 4, SCP 13-16 £28,393 - £30,240 ( £25,938 -£27,625 actual pro rata)

Closing Date: Monday 5th October

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.

This 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.

Essential Qualifications

• Maths & English GCSE Grade 4 / C or above
• Good knowledge of SIMS or School MIS System

Desirable Qualifications

• See Person Specification

Essential Experience

• See Person Specification

Desirable Experience

• See Person Specification

For an informal discussion please contact: Philippa Ward - 01772 719060

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.