Business Support Officer-Reprographics

Accrington Academy; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Westfield Rewards

Car lease scheme

Flexible working

Personal days

Job summary

Accrington Academy, part of United Learning, is seeking an Administration & Reprographics Assistant to join the business support team. The role involves overseeing reprographics, providing admin support, and ensuring accurate document production.

You will work with staff, students, parents and visitors, maintain records, assist with events, and promote safeguarding and the academy values. GCSEs required; strong ICT and communication skills preferred, with flexibility and teamwork.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Previous administrative experience in a busy environment.
• Strong ICT skills; familiarity with Arbor desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the reprographics service, including printing, binding and finishing.
• Provide high-quality administrative support across the Academy.
• Produce letters, reports and lists; maintain records using Arbor and Office 365.
• Support school events, open evenings and awards ceremonies; assist reception and enquiries.
• Ensure professional communication with staff, students and visitors; promote safeguarding.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C/4 or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Arbor

Adobe Acrobat

Photoshop

Illustrator

Canva

Job description

Salary £25,896.00 (FTE), £14,094.00 (Actual) United Learning Support Staff Pay Scale Job Family: Administration and Business Management. Pay Band 2 (Vocational)-inclusive of cost of living increase for 2027-2027.

Accrington Academy has a strong local reputation and has been oversubscribed for several years. We are a successful school, where our staff and students thrive in a purposeful, ambitious, and supportive environment. We seek to provide outstanding education and bring out ‘The best in everyone’ every single day.We are incredibly proud to deliver a curriculum which combines powerful knowledge and outstanding examination results with Education with Character; an education which challenges, inspires and excites our students and prepares them for the ups and downs of life. With this in mind, we provide a breadth of opportunities and experiences which seek to help our students become confident, well-rounded, and ambitious young adults. Our curriculum and enrichment programme are overflowing with opportunities to try something new and develop new skills.The academy continues to go from strength to strength, with passionate staff who are willing to go the ‘extra mile’ seeing and treating every student as an individual. The environment in which we work is modern and vibrant with first class facilities.As one of the UK’s largest and most respected multi academy trusts, United Learning is committed to helping you thrive. We offer outstanding career development, personalised support, and a culture that truly values your contribution.We are always evolving our benefits to meet the changing needs of our staff and to remain one of the most rewarding places to work in education. Recent additions include a Health Cash Plan, which allows you to claim back the cost of private healthcare, covering everything from dental and optical care to physiotherapy and specialist consultations. We have also introduced a free Will writing service, giving you peace of mind for the future.

• Some of the most competitive salaries in the sector, with average pay around 5% above national scales.
• At least eight INSET days each year, including three dedicated to planning
• Tailored professional development to support your career goals
• Access to Westfield Rewards, offering discounts and cashback at hundreds of major retailers
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• A comprehensive Health Cash Plan to help cover every day healthcare costs, reducing financial pressurewhile supporting your wellbeing
• Discounts on gym memberships
• A convenient car lease scheme
• 24/7 access to a free and confidential employee assistance programme for emotional and practical support

• A commitment to support you where possible with flexible working options which suit your lifestyle
• At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you wish
• Excellent facilities and resources, including onsite gym and pool

We welcome visits to our school so that you can experience the warm and welcoming atmosphere for yourself.Accrington Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job details

Salary £25,896.00 (FTE), £14,094.00 (Actual) United Learning Support Staff Pay Scale Job Family: Administration and Business Management. Pay Band 2 (Vocational)-inclusive of cost of living increase for 2027-2027.

Salary: £25,896.00 (FTE), £14,094.00 (Actual) United Learning Support Staff Pay Scale Job Family: Administration and Business Management. Pay Band 2 (Vocational)-inclusive of cost of living increase for 2026-2027.

Start Date: ASAP-Following satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised, proactive and enthusiastic Administration & Reprographics Assistant to join our dedicated business support team at Accrington Academy.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled administrator who takes pride in delivering a high-quality service and thrives in a busy school environment. The successful candidate will provide efficient administrative support across the Academy while leading the day-to-day operation of our reprographics service, ensuring that printing, finishing and document production are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Working as part of the Administration Team, you will support staff, students, parents/carers and visitors, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Academy. You will also play an important role in supporting school events, maintaining records and systems, and promoting excellent customer service at all times.

Main duties will include:

• Managing and coordinating the Academy's reprographics service, including printing, binding, laminating and finishing.
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering reprographics consumables.
• Providing high-quality administrative support across the Academy.
• Producing letters, reports, lists and other documentation as required.
• Maintaining manual and electronic records, including use of Arbor and Microsoft Office 365.
• Supporting major school events, parents' evenings, open evenings and awards ceremonies.
• Assisting with reception duties, visitor management and telephone enquiries when required.
• Ensuring all communication, both internal and external, is professional and of a high standard.
• Supporting staff with curriculum and departmental administration, including school trips and educational activities.
• Promoting safeguarding, health and safety, and the Academy's values and ethos.

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent administrative and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Be confident using Microsoft Office 365 and other computer-based systems.
• Have strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Have a positive, professional and flexible approach to work.
• Be committed to providing outstanding customer service to staff, students, parents and visitors.
• Be willing to undertake First Aid training and support Academy events as required.
• Consistently demonstrate and promote our #TEAMAA values.

We are looking for:

• A candidate with GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Someone with previous administrative experience and strong ICT skills.
• An individual with excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience of Microsoft Office 365 and data management systems.
• A professional who understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Experience of working in a school or reprographics environment (desirable).
• Knowledge of Arbor, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator or Canva (desirable).
• A friendly, adaptable and motivated individual who enjoys working with people.
• A team player who is committed to the Academy's vision, values and culture, helping us to continue "Building Character, Creating Learners, Transforming Lives."

We can offer you:

• As part of United Learning, we pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector.
• We offer access to a health cash plan which gives you money back on essential healthcare, from opticians to physiotherapy, and guarantees you 24/7 access to an online GP.
• Access to 250 employee benefits through Westfield Rewards, saving you money onsupermarket shopping,gym memberships,holidays,breakdown cover,car leasing,cycle schemesandmore.

More time:

• All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual fiveINSET days– giving you eight in total);
• At least oneguaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you want; and we offer opportunities forflexible working.

More support:

• We provide high qualitytraining and developmentfor every stage in your career;
• Every staff member benefits from a personaldevelopment planto support your progression and aspirations;
• We give you access to ahigh quality curriculumwith excellent resources and provide support fromexpert subject advisers;
• We offer access to acomprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support fromlegal and financial to family and housing and access to free counselling and otherwellbeing support.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and supporting them to achieve success both academically and personally.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and interview suitable candidates before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.