SCHOOL BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER 4

• Business and administration qualification (NVQ and above)
• CSBM (Certificate of School Business Management) Financial qualification (AAT Level 2/3 or equivalent experience) *

Essential Experience

• Experience in working in a school environment
• Experience in working in an office environment
• Experience in school’s financial systems i.e., SIMs
• Experience with on-line payment systems ie Parentpay
• Experience of Microsoft IT software packages Budget monitoring and financial reporting *

Desirable Experience

• Working with senior leaders/governors/ LA Finance officers Experience of ensuring the schools Health and Safety policies and procedures are effective or commitment to complete training to do so. *

Working Hours The post is for 25 hours per week, 10.00am-3.00pm, Monday to Friday The post is term time only. The salary quoted is full-time equivalent and will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

Safeguarding St Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school implements safer recruitment practices. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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., This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

St Mary’s is a Catholic mixed form entry school (age 4-11) with a Section 27 Nursery under the trusteeship of the Archdiocese of Liverpool. St Mary’s is a thriving school situated in the rural area of Scarisbrick in between Ormskirk and Southport. It embodies the Catholic faith and way of life in everything it does and is a happy, friendly school. We pride ourselves on our successes in all aspects of school life both in our work and in our play. We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly organised School Business Support Officer to join our friendly and committed team.