Senior Business Support Officer - Gomersal Primary School
Organisation Schools
Directorate Primary Schools
Service Area Gomersal Primary School
Hours 32 hours 30 minutes -8.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday
Number of Jobs 1
Location(s) Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton BD19 4PX
Position type Permanent
Grade Grade 6
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Support Officer to join our experienced team at Gomersal Primary School, a 2-form entry school (Reception to Year 6) located in North Kirklees, West Yorkshire.
We are seeking a motivated, positive and experienced person to join our business support team; to play a key role in the school's efficient operations, creating and implementing systems to build on the good practice already in place.
If you are ready for a new challenge and enjoy working with an organisation where no day will be the same, then please apply.
We are seeking a professional individual who:
* Will demonstrate and reinforce the values of the school – creativity, curiosity, collaboration, respect and honesty
* Can work effectively as part of a team
* Takes responsibility and shows initiative
* Provides an approachable, professional and customer focussed reception service to a range of stakeholders (including pupils, parents/carers and visitors
* Ensures enquiries are responded to sensitively and resolved appropriately
* Understands the complexities and demands of working in a busy office environment
* Is able to produce documents of a high quality using a range of software such as Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint)
* Will take responsibility for monitoring pupil attendance, and developing and following systems relating to attendance
* Has a good understanding of Arbor or has the willingness to learn how to use it
* Is committed to their own professional development
What we can offer:
* Enthusiastic children that are keen to learn
* A dedicated and hard-working staff team
* Families that engage with the school
* An effective Governing Body who are proactive and work in the best interests of the children
* A school with a vibrant learning environment and extensive school grounds
Application Procedure
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school, please contact Ms Cox, Headteacher, on 01274 879313 or via office@gomersalprimaryschool.co.uk to make an appointment. To find out more about our school you can visit our website https://www.gomersalprimaryschool.co.uk
Completed application forms must be returned directly to the Headteacher at the school, or emailed to office@gomersalprimaryschool.co.uk by the end of the school day (3.15pm) on Friday 16th May 2025.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing Monday 19th May 2025. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing Monday 2nd June 2025.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks.
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.
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