Business Support Officer

Holy Family Catholic Academy, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5JF

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,598 to £32,597 per annum, pro-rata

Business Support Officer job summary

⭐ Business Support Officer

Required from September 2026

Permanent, term time plus 1 week, 37 hours per week

Salary Range NJC SCP 12–20 (£28,598 – £32,597 per annum, pro rata)

Local Government Terms and Conditions and Pension Scheme

 

🚀 A pivotal role at the heart of our school

Holy Family Catholic Academy is a welcoming and vibrant school dedicated to providing a safe, supportive and inspiring environment for our pupils and staff. As part of our continued development, we are strengthening our business support function and are seeking an experienced and motivated Business Support Officer to lead and shape our administrative provision.

This is a key role within the school, offering the opportunity to take ownership of systems, lead a small team, and ensure that our operational services are efficient, compliant and high performing.

💼 About the role

Reporting to the Headteacher, you will lead the day-to-day running of the school office and ensure that all administrative systems and processes operate to the highest standard.

You will:

Lead and coordinate the school’s administrative function, ensuring efficient daily operations

Line manage and support administrative staff, including a Business Support Assistant

Oversee pupil data, attendance and Management Information Systems (MIS)

Ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection (GDPR) and statutory requirements

Act as the school’s Data Protection Lead

Coordinate finance and HR administrative processes in liaison with central Trust teams

Produce reports and analysis to support school leadership and decision-making

Drive continuous improvement across all administrative systems and processes

This is a varied and influential role where your work will directly support the success of the whole school.

🌟 What we’re looking for

We are seeking a highly organised, professional and proactive individual who:

Has significant experience in a busy administrative environment

Has supervisory or leadership experience

Demonstrates excellent organisational and time management skills

Has strong ICT skills, including Office 365 and MIS systems (e.g. SIMS or Arbor)

Can analyse data and maintain accurate, compliant systems

Communicates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

Is able to manage competing priorities and work under pressure

Is committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and high standards

✨ What we offer

Flexible working arrangements – we’re happy to discuss how we can make the role work for you

A supportive and collaborative working environment, where your contribution is valued

Opportunities for professional growth and career development within a strong Trust network

The chance to contribute to a team that is shaping the future of education

A welcoming and inclusive Catholic school community

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme and employee benefits

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 Holy Family Catholic Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 247 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holy Family Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-family-catholic-academy

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