SCHOOL BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER

Lancashire County Council; Parbold; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

West Lancashire Community High School in Skelmersdale is inviting applications for a Business Support Officer to join our enthusiastic team as the first point of contact at the front desk, answering calls, handling enquiries and welcoming visitors, alongside a range of administrative tasks.

This role supports our school through finance-related duties and general office administration in a busy front-office environment.

Qualifications

• Desirable experience: Experience of working in a finance role or school environment.

Responsibilities

• Front reception duties including answering phones, dealing with enquiries and welcoming visitors, plus other administrative tasks.

Job description

Salary £25989to £ 28142The above salaries are based on FTE

Location West Lancashire Community High School, School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH (177 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.westlancs.lancs.sch.uk

Summary The Governing Body and Headteacher of West Lancashire Community High School are currently inviting applications for a Business Support Officer to join our enthusiastic team, committed to providing excellent education for our SEND students. This post will primarily consist of working on the front reception desk as the first point of contact, answering the phone, dealing with enquiries and welcoming visitors in to our school along with other various administrative tasks.

West Lancashire Community High School is a place of high expectations where everyone is challenged and supported to flourish and fulfil their aspirations. We are a vibrant generic learning difficulties school, our students all have an Education Health and Care Plan. We currently have 175 students on roll, aged between 11 and 19 years.

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and high-quality person wishing to join an extremely effective and supportive team, and to contribute to the ongoing growth of West Lancashire Community High School as the school continues to flourish and work towards our aim of becoming a Centre of Excellence.

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 9am 18/09/2026

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working in a finance role or school environment.

For an informal discussion please contact: To arrange a visit to the school or have an informal discussion please call 01695 721487 and ask to speak to the School Business Manager.

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.