Job type
TemporaryLocation
BlackpoolWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
School AdministrationIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
£13.00-15.00 per hour DOEClosing date
15 Aug 2025
School Business Support Officer Required in Blackpool - September Start
Are you looking for a fast-paced receptionist role in a welcoming and diverse school environment?
Do you have excellent communication and organisational skills, along with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service?
If so, you could be the ideal candidate for this exciting temporary School Business Support Officer opportunity in Blackpool!
Your new role
As a School Business Support Officer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school’s front office. You’ll be the first point of contact for visitors, phone calls, and general enquiries—providing a warm, professional, and helpful front-of-house service. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in receptionist and administrative roles, preferably within an educational setting, and will be confident managing a busy and varied workload.
This is a full-time, temporary position working Monday–Friday 8am–4pm. A DBS on the update service would be an advantage.
If you're interested in this school business support officer role in Blackpool, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Do you have excellent communication and organisational skills, along with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service?
If so, you could be the ideal candidate for this exciting temporary School Business Support Officer opportunity in Blackpool!
Your new role
As a School Business Support Officer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school’s front office. You’ll be the first point of contact for visitors, phone calls, and general enquiries—providing a warm, professional, and helpful front-of-house service. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in receptionist and administrative roles, preferably within an educational setting, and will be confident managing a busy and varied workload.
This is a full-time, temporary position working Monday–Friday 8am–4pm. A DBS on the update service would be an advantage.
- Welcoming Visitors: Acting as the first point of contact for all visitors, ensuring they are greeted warmly and signed in and out in line with safeguarding procedures.
- Handling Communications: Managing incoming calls and messages with professionalism and efficiency, directing enquiries to the appropriate staff and ensuring timely follow-up.
- Diary and Schedule Management: Coordinating the school calendar by booking appointments, arranging meetings, and sending reminders to staff and stakeholders.
- Data and Record Management: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records using systems such as SIMS, Arbor, ParentPay, and Microsoft Office. This includes pupil and staff data, attendance, and other essential school information.
- Procurement and Stock Control: Ordering and managing supplies, equipment, and stationery to ensure the school is well-resourced and prepared for daily operations.
- Policy Compliance: Adhering to school policies and procedures, particularly in relation to health and safety, confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection.
- Reprographics Support: Carrying out photocopying, printing, and document preparation to support teaching and administrative staff.
What you'll need to succeed - Previous experience in a school environment within an administrative role
- Knowledge of SIMS, Arbor or other school management systems (desirable but not essential)
- A friendly, professional, and helpful attitude
- A high level of confidentiality and discretion
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
If you're interested in this school business support officer role in Blackpool, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.