SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICER 2 in Burnley

Location: Barrowford St Thomas Church Of England Primary School, Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6QT (121 on roll)

Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School are looking for a new School Business Support Officer to work in our busy school office. Working alongside an established School Business Officer, the successful candidate will manage the administration of our school including supporting with school dinner orders, communication with parents and administration associated with school visits. This vital role is highly visible as you will often be the first point of contact for our school both by telephone communication and face to face for visitors.

Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary is a smaller than average Church of England School in a semi‑rural location. We have a tight‑knit staff and prioritise staff wellbeing and support in all that we do. Barrowford village is a pleasant and green site just off of the M65 motorway in the East of Lancashire.

The position is part‑time for 23.5 hours per week with the preferred hours being 8.00 am – 12.00 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00 am – 4.00 pm each Friday.

If you enjoy working with people, have a calm and professional demeanour and are looking for the chance to work with some great people to make a positive difference to the local community, we would love to hear from you!

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Please note CVs are not accepted; to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. 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.

• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy.

• Experience of working in an office.
• Ability to relate well to people.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to relate well to parents/carers.
• Time management skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Administrative skills.
• Flexible attitude to work.
• High levels of literacy, spelling, punctuation and grammar.

• Experience of working in a primary school.
• Experience of dealing directly with customers/clients/parents.
• Experience of Administrative work.
• Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of SIMS.
• First Aid Certificate.

Proposed Interview Date: 08/07/2026

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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.

Applications should be returned electronically. 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.