School Business Support Officer 2 (NJC grade 4)
Parklands High School, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1LL16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
as soon as possible
Closing date
25 September 2025 at 5pm
Date listed
9 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £21295 - £21975.24
School Business Support Officer 2 (NJC grade 4) job summary
Business Support Officer
Parklands High School, Chorley
Part of Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust (AFMAT)
Grade: 4 | Contract: Permanent | Hours: Full-time
Join Us on Our Journey
Parklands High School is part of the recently established Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust (AFMAT) – a forward-thinking trust dedicated to creating opportunities, raising aspirations, and ensuring every young person thrives. We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and motivated Business Support Officer to join our team.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our school. As part of our trust, you will also benefit from being part of a growing organisation that values collaboration, professional development, and innovation.
The Role
As a Business Support Officer, you will provide vital administrative, financial, and clerical support to ensure the efficient day-to-day operations of the school. Your responsibilities will include ( but are not limited to):
- Maintaining and updating school systems, databases, and records
- Supporting with financial administration such as petty cash, banking, invoices, and trip finances
- Producing accurate management information and reports for senior leaders
- Managing reception duties, including welcoming visitors and handling queries
- Supporting pupil welfare, including monitoring attendance
- Ordering, maintaining, and distributing resources and supplies
- Contributing to the positive image and professional standards of the school
This varied role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at pace, can balance competing priorities, and has excellent communication and organisational skills.
About You
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Has 5 GCSEs (A*–C) including English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Is confident using a range of IT packages (MS Office, Google, SIMS/FMS desirable)
- Can prioritise workloads effectively and produce high-quality work to deadlines
- Builds positive and professional relationships with colleagues, pupils, parents, and external partners
- Communicates clearly and sensitively, maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Brings a flexible, co-operative, and supportive approach to teamwork
Experience in a busy office environment, customer service, or finance administration would be an advantage, though training will be provided for the right candidate.
Why Join Us?
In our trust, we are committed to investing in our staff. By joining Parklands High School, you will benefit from:
- Being part of a supportive and forward-looking trust community
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
- The chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people in Chorley
Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, online checks and provide satisfactory references.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic, organised, and ready to contribute to the success of our school and trust, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date:25/09/2025 (5:00pm)
Interviews: 03/10/2025
For more information contact Mrs J Cunningham , Office Manager, by email to admin@parklandsacademy.co.uk.
To apply, please visit https://aspirationalfutures.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies, click on the relevent vacancy and complete the online application process.
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 Parklands High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1106 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Parklands High School website
Parklands High School is a high-achieving 11 - 16 mixed comprehensive standalone academy.
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