Business Support Officer
Springwell Special Academy, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2AY33 days remaining to apply
Closing date
26 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £9,289.00 - £9,901.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 4 Term time plus 5 days
Business Support Officer job summary
Business Support Officer
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
£9,289 - £9,901 Grade 4
15 hours p/w term time ONLY + 2 inset days
ABOUT US Springwell Learning Community is the umbrella name for Springwell Special Academy and Springwell Alternative Academy. Springwell Special Academy provides cross-phase education for Barnsley children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties SEMH.
Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children as outlined in our VALUES - KINDNESS - COURAGE - CURIOSITY - PRIDE
THE ROLE As a Business Support Officer you will be a part of an amazing team. You need to be a good communicator, have administration experience, strong IT skills and the ability to be flexible and proactive across our large special school. This role covers a diverse range of tasks and will suit someone who enjoys variety in a busy demanding environment.
Your role will include:
Working as an integral part of the Business Support Team.
Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school(s)
Process and update data on the schools systems
Produce documents and reports to a high standard
Liaise with a variety of stakeholders
Being present in reception as first point of contact
THE CANDIDATE
Proven experience in a similar role - receptionist, administrator or business support
Experience or interest in working with children/ young people with additional needs
Ability to relate to children and younger people to build positive relationships
Educated with GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
SALARY/ HOURS Starting salary for this Business Support Worker role is £9,289 actual annual salary (£26,403 FTE) working 15 hours per week Thursday and Friday term time only + 2 inset days + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust
NEXT STEPS For more information please refer to the job description attached. If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply click APPLY NOW
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
If this post isn't suitable for you, please review our other vacancies. You can find these here.
Why Join Our Talent Pool?
If we don't have any suitable vacancies available, we encourage you to register for our Talent Pool. When applying, you aren't just joining a waiting list, you are positioning yourself at the front of the line for a rewarding career. When a suitable vacancy opens, our talent pool is our first port of call and our recruitment team will be in touch. We will keep you up to date with the latest news and activities within our school on a regular basis. We are regularly looking for support staff and we offer a range of flexible contracts.
Complete our Talent Pool application form by clicking here!
We have the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Springwell Special Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 5 to 16
- Size
- 136 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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