Business Support Officer

4 hours ago

Dewsbury WF EW, United Kingdom Kirklees Council Full time

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Westmoor Primary School

Hours

27.5 hours per week - term time plus 3 days

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Church Lane, Dewsbury Moor, Dewsbury WF13 4EW

Position type

Permanent

Grade

5

Salary

£16,418 - £16,678

Commencing

Westmoor Primary School provides education for children aged 3 to 11. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking, person who has the drive, passion and commitment to deliver an outstanding business support service in our busy school office. Part of the role will be taking responsibility for all administrative tasks related to school milk, lunches and educational visits.

The successful candidate will have:

  • good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to children and adults, both face to face and over the telephone
  • the ability to work as part of a team to support staff, students and families and the smooth running or our school
  • the skills to remain professional and calm under pressure when speaking to parents, in relation to sensitive issues and be the first point of contact for the school.
  • a good understanding of IT communication software and knowledge/experience of using Microsoft Word & Excel, Integris / Arbor & ParentPay, or proven ability to learn unfamiliar systems
  • the willingness to take on any additional training as required for the post
  • the ability to work to strict deadlines with a positive and solution-focused approach
  • excellent organisation skills and the ability to multi task and prioritise

What we can offer:

  • a warm, friendly and supportive working environment
  • on the job training and continued professional development

Visits to the school are welcome from Monday 24th November until Friday 28th December. Please contact Hannah Shaikh to make an appointment.

Applications to be emailed to Mrs P Jones by 3pm on the closing date of Monday 1st December. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 16th December, so please make sure that you would be available to attend on that day.

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

01 December 2025, 3:00 PM

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