BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER 1

Lancashire County Council; Lytham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Lytham Church Of England Primary School in Lytham St Annes is seeking a proactive School Business Support Officer to join the busy school office. You will manage records, attendance, training logs, and admissions, using SIMS and standard IT tools. Strong communication with staff, parents and visitors is essential.

The role is part time, term time only plus one week, 37 hours across 5 days, with some overtime in busy periods. Pro‑rata salary will be applied. Closing date 16/10/2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as an administrator.
• Experience of using SIMS.
• Strong IT skills, experience of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• General administrative tasks including record keeping, attendance, and training records.
• Coordinate school census, admissions, and a range of office duties.
• Liaise with staff, parents and visitors; oversee visitors and contractors.

Skills

SIMS

Microsoft Office

General IT skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Post-16/Higher Education

Job description

Location Lytham Church Of England Primary School, Park View Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4HA (184 on roll)
Tel: [phone]
School website: www.lytham.lancs.sch.uk

Summary The Governors of Lytham Church of England Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, approachable and pro‑active School Business Support Officer to join our friendly team in our busy school office. The role requires excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with a key ability to self‑manage workload. Responsibility will be taken for general record keeping, attendance records/registers, training records, school census, preparing new admissions, and liaising with staff, parents and visitors. Knowledge and experience of school administration, particularly using SIMs is essential. General administrative jobs and other tasks may also be required (e.g. photocopying, scanning, petty cash etc.). The Business Support Officer will be the main interface between school, visitors, parents/carers and the public and will have responsibility for overseeing visitors and contractors, answering phone calls, emails and immediate matters as well as monitoring pupil arrival and departures through the day. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, is essential. The appointed candidate will work closely with the team to ensure effective communication with parents ensuring timely updates, newsletters and other important information is passed on. We hope to find someone who takes on tasks with a positive attitude and takes pride in their work. This position requires the candidate to work 37 hours across 5 days per week, 8.30am – 4.30pm. On occasion, it may be necessary to work some minimal overtime (agreed in advance) during busy periods or to attend training. We would like the candidate to work 3 days in the week at the end of Summer term and 2 days prior to school starting in the Autumn term. This will be term time only plus 1 week. 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. The closing date is 16/10/2026 at 12 noon. Proposed Interview Date: 04/11/2026

Essential Qualifications

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

Desirable Qualifications

• Post 16 or Higher Education qualifications

Essential Experience

• Experience of working as an administrator
• Experience of using SIMS
• Strong IT skills, experience of Microsoft Office

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working in a school environment

Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

Address:

Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: [e-mail]

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.

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.