SCHOOL BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER 1

Lancashire County Council; Burnley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

On-site gym and parking

CPD opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Pendle Community High School And College is seeking a dynamic School Business Support Officer 1 to join our vibrant school community. You will handle reception duties, greet visitors, answer calls and provide essential clerical support and diary management.

The role is 37 hours per week during term time, with opportunities for CPD, a Local Government Pension Scheme, on-site gym and parking, and a supportive team culture. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Effective communication skills both oral and written.
• Experience of Microsoft Office ICT packages.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet agreed deadlines.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Undertake Reception duties, providing a warm welcome to visitors, answering telephone and responding to routine queries.
• Provide general clerical and administrative support.
• Update and maintain school diaries and produce weekly bulletin.
• Maintaining the daily lunch ordering system.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

MS Office

Time management

Safeguarding & equality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location Pendle Community High School And College, Oxford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8LF (165 on roll). Tel: [phone]. School website: www.pchs.lancs.sch.uk. Summary School Business Support Officer 1 - Reception. Pendle Community High School & College (PCHS&C).

Nelson, Lancashire | 37 hours/week, (Mon-Thu 8:30-4:30, Fri 8:30-4:00)/Term time only | Grade 3

Are you organised, friendly and passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs?

Pendle Community High School & College is an Ofsted-rated Outstanding special school for students aged 11-19 with a range of learning difficulties and additional needs. We are seeking a dynamic School Business Support Officer 1 to join our vibrant and inclusive school community.

What You’ll Do:

• Undertake Reception duties, providing a warm welcome to visitors, answering telephone and responding to routine queries.
• Provide general clerical and administrative support.
• Update and maintain school diaries and produce weekly bulletin.
• Maintaining the daily lunch ordering system.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Effective communication skills both oral and written.
• Experience of Microsoft Office ICT packages.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet agreed deadlines.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous improvement

What We Offer:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site gym and parking
• Access to the National College and CPD opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking team

Our Values – At the HEART of Everything We Do:

• Honesty
• Embrace Diversity
• Ambition
• Respect
• Togetherness

For an informal discussion please contact: Debra Grogan (Headteacher) Proposed Interview Date: 09/11/2026

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.