business support officer 1

Ref

198494

Number of Posts

1

Grade

Grade 3 SCP 2-4.

Salary

£24413 to £ 25185 Pro-Rata

Term

Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Fixed Term Contract.

Required

(6th January 2026 to 31st December

Hours

27.5 hours a week.

Closing Date

24/11/2025.

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Location

Whitworth Community High School, Hall Fold, Whitworth, Rochdale, OL12 8TS (649 on roll)

Tel:

School website:

Summary

27.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri am to 1.45 pm) - Required: 6th January 2026 to 31st December TTO + 3 Days

We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Business Support Officer 1 on a temporary 12 month contract to cover maternity leave. Whitworth Community High School, is a small, inclusive, successful and happy school situated in a semi-rural location between Lancashire and Rochdale.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking to appoint a business support officer for our busy school. The main duties will be reception, welcoming visitors and taking telephone calls.

This is an exciting opportunity and requires someone who has :-

• effective customer service and computer skills
• confident telephone skills
• effective written and spoken communication skills
• the ability to work under pressure and to be resilient
• a flexible, positive and solution-focused approach
• the ability to work as part of a team to support staff, students and families and the smooth running of our school as the first point of contact

What can we offer to the right candidate?
- A small school with a strong reputation, a caring ethos, a culture of respect and a commitment to 'Climbing Higher'.
- Fantastic students who are proud of their school.
- A strong leadership team who are committed to moving the school forward and to the professional development of our staff, and who are mindful of staff well being.
- Knowledgeable, forward looking and friendly colleagues who are ambitious for our school
- Excellent facilities and resources, including fitness suite and recording studio available for staff.
- Commitment to team working and staff wellbeing, including free access to Employee Support.

If you are unsure, please arrange a visit

We would love you to see our school in action – to observe the excellent relationships between staff and students which characterise the atmosphere in school. Everyone who visits Whitworth Community High School is impressed by the warmth of welcome, the behaviour of students and the clarity of our aspiration for the future. Please contact to arrange a visit.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Whitworth Community High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure (DBS). Please note that in line with KCSIE 2025 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Application process

You can download the documentation for this post online at , and directly from the school website where you can obtain additional information regarding the post. Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date : Monday 24th November 2025 at 9.00am

Interview Date: w/c 1st December 2025

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.

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.

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion please contact Mrs Ellis on

Proposed Interview Date:

01/12/2025

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 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 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.