School Business Support Officer

Morpeth Stobhillgate First School; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training funded by Trust

Staff benefits including pension

Job summary

Morpeth Stobhillgate First School is seeking a School Business Support Officer to ensure the smooth operational running of the school. The role supports staff, students, parents and school leaders and offers induction and training funded by the trust.

The successful candidate will be an experienced school administrator, with strong IT skills and a commitment to high standards through continuous improvement and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration preferred.
• Career-focused individuals who want to learn how the business of school works.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support staff, students, parents and school leaders to keep operations running smoothly.
• Provide efficient administration with strong IT skills.
• Participate in induction and training programmes funded by the trust and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Empathy

IT skills

Job description

School Business Support Officer

We are seeking to appoint a School Business Support Officer. This operational post is vital to the smooth running of our school.

The role is varied and fast paced with multiple tasks and responsibilities; the postholder will be at the heart of the school supporting staff, students, parents and school leaders to ensure that the school can focus on delivering an excellent education is not distracted by operational processes. A commitment to the education of the next generation is essential.

The role is well suited to people that are committed to achieving high standards through continuous improvement and learning.

We are happy to consider Experienced School Administrators that already have a good understanding of how schools operate as well as Career focused individuals who want to learn how the business of school works and would be encouraged to complete further training in line with the role, paid for by the trust!

• In addition to a competitive salary the Trust contributes to a local government pension scheme for staff and provides staff with access to a range of salary sacrifice purchasing schemes and various health benefits including a generous sick pay scheme.

The postholder will be a skilled manager of their time and the time of others, an excellent communicator, an empathetic service provider and an efficient administrator with strong IT skills

An induction and training programme will ensure new staff are provided with all they need to succeed in their role.

The Cheviot Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.