11 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    20 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    9 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

15,986.72

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

  • Have experience of working in an administrative role and have good numeracy, literacy, IT and communication skills
  • Have a pleasant and confident manner in dealing with people from a range of backgrounds
  • Be self-motivated and methodical
  • Be a team player with high levels of emotional intelligence, resilience and a good sense of humour
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Be fully supportive of and committed to our strong Christian ethos and Christian faith

What the school offers its staff

St Nicholas C of E Primary School is a popular school with a strong team ethos. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for our children to learn in and our staff to work in.

As an employer, we have a focus on staff wellbeing and have a range of services available that our employees can access free of charge, including flu jabs, counselling and menopause support.

We welcome applications from colleagues of all faiths and none, who are supportive of and committed to the Christian ethos of our school.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

We are looking for a highly motivated, well-organised and enthusiastic Business Support Assistant to work in our busy school office as part of a hardworking and dedicated team. This is a varied role that requires a strong team player who is flexible and solution-focused.

Please view the attached application pack for full information including the job description and person specification.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
415 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01253 966150

Arranging a visit to Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@st-nicholas.blackpool.sch.uk.

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