Business Support Officer

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LL

5 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  12 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or Lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary competitive & excellent
• Additional allowances:

  Salary competitive & excellent

Business Support Officer job summary

Introduction from the Headteacher

Thank you for taking an interest in this exciting role.

It is my pleasure to welcome you to St John Fisher, an 11-18 voluntary aided Catholic Academy with approximately 1000 students on roll.

We seek to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful school.

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy has entered a new era of success, growth and pride.

Our students are some of the most inspirational young people you will ever meet. They are polite, friendly, kind and caring. They are supportive of one another and the school. Our staff are the same; dedicated professionals, committed to improving the outcomes and life chances of our young people. Many of our teachers are ex-pupils of the school. There is a special feel about this traditional yet forward-looking Catholic school, simply put, it’s a wonderful place to work.

We were inspected by Ofsted in March 2025 and our report reflects how much we have improved in the last 2 years. In December 2025 we were judged to be Outstanding for Catholic Life and Mission in our statutory Diocesan inspection. St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is a great school and you need to see it for yourself. Our academic results continue to improve year on year, and we are committed to our students and school community to create a high performing school.

Therefore, we need the best support for our students. As our students’ numbers continue to grow, we seek to appoint the best people to support our continued improvement

We can offer you a wonderful student body, a thriving sixth form, a friendly and supportive senior team and a school overseen by a highly experienced and dedicated governing body who work closely with the school to ensure its continued success.

Your professional development is important to us, and our recent transformation has been made possible by the creation of a staff and student team who are committed to the school’s future. Every member of our community is valued and as we continue to move forward, we will continue to invest in all practice which will improve the daily experience of our children. A bespoke programme of professional development, led by highly experienced senior leaders, focusing on bringing out the best from staff, is an entitlement for all teachers and support staff.

If you’d like to be part of our next success, I recommend a conversation with me or a tour of the school, either during the school day or after work. Please get in touch and we will accommodate your request so you can see for yourself what a wonderful place St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is.

We are looking for someone who:

In return we can offer:

• has vision, energy and enthusiasm for learning
  

• the opportunity to work in an excellent Academy with a talented and committed team of staff
  

• is proactive, innovative and focused on student outcomes
  

• a dynamic and thriving student body who deserve the best
  

• is an inspirational, ambitious person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  

• the support and shared purpose of the wider Trust
  

• has a proven track record of delivering and shaping high quality outcomes for young people
  

• a competitive salary
  

• is an advocate of partnership working and community engagement
  

• excellent career opportunities and access to a comprehensive programme of professional learning and development
  

• is a highly effective practitioner with excellent student outcomes and high expectations of all learners and professionals

• national networking opportunities
  

• has an appreciation for and commitment to broadening the experiences of young people
  

• a commitment to your own professional development
  

If you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity and / or to arrange a visit, please contact Miss Oakes on k-oakes@stjohnfisher.org.uk

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.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 992 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-fisher-catholic-voluntary-academy-dewsbury

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