Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Primary Schools
Service Area
New Mill Junior and Infant School
Hours
36.25 hours per week, Term Time Only (plus any additional days as required)
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Kirkroyds Lane, Holmfirth HD9 1LS
Position type
Permanent
Grade
5
Salary
£21,404 - £21,744
Advert Wording
Business Support Officer
Salary details: Grade 5
Schools: New Mill Infant school and New Mill Junior School
Contract Type: Substantive post following a successful probationary period
Working Pattern: Term time only (plus any additional days as required)
Hours per Week: 36.25 hours
Closing date: 9am Monday 15th December
Interviews: Wednesday 17th December - Morning
Start Date: ASAP
We are looking to appoint a Business Support Officer to work in our busy school offices. The post also includes 30 minutes a day lunchtime support.
The successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive staff team and will work closely with the School Business Manager and Business Support Officer in providing effective administrative support for both schools.
As the first line of contact for parents and visitors, you will need to have the necessary interpersonal skills and warmth to make all stakeholders feel welcomed and valued whenever they visit or contact school.
Duties Will Include
- Assist in providing an effective, flexible and responsive administrative support service for the schools.
- Provide a friendly, professional reception service to all visitors and callers.
We Can Offer
- Friendly children who have an excellent attitude to school and are polite and well-mannered.
- The chance to work with a supportive staff team who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.
- An excellent learning environment and school grounds.
We Want Someone Who
- Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Can work effectively as part of a team
- Is able to use their initiative, demonstrating the ability to be flexible/adaptable
- Has strong literacy and numeracy skills
- Has respect for confidentiality and sensitive information
- Is computer literate: Microsoft Office, email, databases and IT systems
Previous experience of working within school administration is desirable, but not essential.
Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school. Please contact the school office on 01484 955820 to arrange an appointment. You may also wish to visit the school website: https://www.newmillschools.org.uk
Full training and support will be given to the successful candidate.
Access to free health and well-being services including flu vaccination and physiotherapy.
New Mill Infant and Junior Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Completed forms should be returned directly to the School by post or by email to by 9am Monday 15th December.
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Closing date
15 December 2025, 9:00 AM
Important Information
Job Profile/description
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