Business Support Officer - Part Time

Moorlands Primary School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3UH

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  23 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 Annually (FTE)

Business Support Officer - Part Time job summary

Scale: Grade 5
Hours: 16 - 20 hours per week, term time only
Contract Type: Temporary 18 months (this could be extended, subject to budget approval)

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive school community where children are at the heart of everything we do. The role requires an individual who is committed to providing high-quality administrative support and exceptional customer service to pupils, families, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will join an established team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school's administrative functions. You will be the first point of contact for many visitors and families and therefore must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, alongside a professional and welcoming manner.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative and business support across the school.
• Delivering a professional and welcoming reception service.
• Managing telephone, email and visitor enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate records and filing systems.
• Supporting meetings, events and communications.
• Working effectively with a range of school information systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Supporting safeguarding procedures and always maintaining confidentiality.
• Working closely with children, e.g. helping with the management of lunchtime.
  
  
  We are looking for someone who:
  
  
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Is highly organised, accurate and able to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Has a positive, flexible and proactive approach.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Is committed to supporting the wellbeing and success of all pupils.
• Previous experience in an administrative role is essential. Experience of working within a school environment is desirable but not essential. Training will be provided where required.

We can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Friendly and enthusiastic children.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A positive working environment where staff wellbeing is valued.
  
  

Safeguarding

Moorlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and all pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Application Information

You are asked to consider the following points when completing your application:

Please ensure your My New Term profile is as up to date as possible

Please ensure you answer all application questions to the best of your ability

Please do not submit a C.V. in addition to or instead of the application form.

Please give e-mail addresses for your referees.

Closing Date: Wednesday 23 September 2026, 9.00am
Shortlisting: Friday 25 September 2026
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 5 October 2026
Start Date: November 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email, and references will be requested prior to interview.

For further information about the role, please contact the school office.

Start Date: November 2026

Mrs Amanda Denney
Headteacher

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 Moorlands Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 627 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Moorlands Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moorlands-primary-school-hd3-3uh

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