BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER/RECEPTIONIST
Ref 201428
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5 \- Scale Points 6\-11 .
Salary £25989 to £ 28142 Pay award pending
Term Part\-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (1st September 2026 ) .
Hours 35 hours a week.
Closing Date 03/07/2026\.
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St Cecilia's Roman Catholic High School, Longridge, Chapel Hill, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2XA (582 on roll)
Tel: 01772 783074
School website: www.st\-cecilias.co.uk
Summary
Business Support Officer/Receptionist \- 35 hours per week
35 hours per week 8:30am to 4:00pm. (30 minutes lunch unpaid)
Term Time only
Due to an increase in pupil numbers, building expansion and internal promotion, the Governors of St Cecilias RC High School are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and efficient Business Support Officer/Receptionist to join our busy team of front\-line staff.
The successful person will be the first point of call for all school visitors and, as such, will need to be friendly, efficient and proficient at multi\-tasking.
You will have excellent communication and ICT skills, with the ability to adapt to the demands of working in a busy and vibrant school office.
Duties will include:
- Welcoming and registering school visitors
- Liaising with staff, pupils and parents
- Answering telephone, emails and responding to routine queries
- Providing clerical and administrative support
- Maintaining and updating manual and computerised records free school meals and trips, pupil records
- Basic First Aid
We understand the realities of workload and are proactive in supporting staff wellbeing. Our comprehensive wellbeing package includes:
- Free, confidential counselling
- Financial and wellbeing coaching
- Menopause and nurse support
- 24/7 GP access
- Stress coaching and physiotherapy
- Monthly staff breakfasts
- Weekly staff wellbeing treats, including fresh fruit
If you would like to visit school, in fact we encourage you to visit our brilliant school, please contact Barbara Clarke, School Business Manager on 07375 324661 or via email to: bc@st\-cecilias.lancs.sch.uk who will arrange a visit.
Completed applications should be emailed to Barbara Clarke, School Business Manager to bc@st\-cecilias.lancs.sch.uk or posted to the school address: St Cecilias RC High School, Chapel Hill, Longridge. PRESTON. PR3 2XA.
The closing date is 12 noon 03/07/2026
The interview date is w/c 3/7/26
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Essential Qualifications
- Grade C or above in English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
- Desirable Experience
- Experience of working in a school setting
Contact Barbara Clarke 07375324661
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013\). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex\-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
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