SCHOOL BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER 2

Location: Fulwood And Cadley Primary School, Cadley Causeway, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3QT (316 on roll).

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Salary: £25,949 to £25,989 per annum (full-time equivalent, part-time, term-time only).

About the Role

We are seeking an organised, friendly and proactive Office Administrator to join our dedicated school team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys working with people, and is confident using a wide range of digital tools and systems. As our Office Administrator, you will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors, playing a key role in ensuring our school office runs smoothly and efficiently. You will embody our school values in everything you do, demonstrating professionalism, warmth, and a commitment to excellent service.

Our core values are Resilience, Courage, Respect, Aspiration, Imagination and Determination, which are embedded across all aspects of school life.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing a welcoming and professional reception service.
• Managing telephone, email and in-person enquiries from families, staff, and external agencies.
• Using school information systems and digital platforms confidently to maintain accurate records and support administrative processes.
• Supporting pupil attendance monitoring and daily office routines.
• Preparing letters, documents, newsletters and digital communications.
• Handling general administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, ordering resources and maintaining stock levels.
• Assisting the Senior Leadership Team and School Business Manager with operational and administrative tasks as required.
• Upholding the school's safeguarding duties and promoting the welfare of all children.

Essential Experience

• Experience of working in an administrative or customer-facing role.
• Strong IT skills, with the ability to use digital systems confidently (e.g., Microsoft Office, email, databases).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise in a busy environment.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working in a school or educational setting.
• Knowledge of school management information systems (such as SIMS/Arbor) or willingness to learn.
• Experience supporting attendance processes or data management tasks.

Desirable Qualifications

• First-aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.

Other Qualifications & Requirements

• Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025: an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and are a Disability Confident employer. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.