Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Primary Schools
Service Area
St Johns CE (A) J & I School
Hours
18 (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8.30am to 3.30pm Term Time)
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Fieldhead, Off Leymoor Road, Golcar, Huddersfield HD7 4QQ
Position type
Temporary
Length of contract
Fixed Term for 1 year with the possibility of a permanent post at the end
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
£10,578 - £10,746
Advert Wording
'Growing together in one family'
We are a warm and welcoming one‑form‑entry primary school, we pride ourselves on being a close‑knit community where every child, family and member of staff is valued. Guided by our vision of growing together as one family, we create an environment rooted in care, collaboration and shared purpose. Due to our current Business Support Officer moving on, we now have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our team.
The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and dedicated Business Support Officer to work in our busy school office. The successful candidate will be a strong team player with excellent organisational skills, the ability to problem‑solve and prioritise tasks, and the confidence to work independently when needed. You will be a key part of our front‑of‑house team, offering a warm and professional welcome to pupils, parents, staff and visitors, and providing vital administrative support across the school.
We are looking for a caring, friendly individual with excellent literacy and numeracy skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work to deadlines. Competence in Word and Excel is essential, and experience with school systems would be desirable. You will work closely alongside our School Business Manager and be part of a supportive, dedicated and friendly staff team.
At St John's, we offer a nurturing environment with a strong Christian ethos, high academic expectations and children who are enthusiastic, polite and eager to learn. Our staff team is motivated, caring and committed to ensuring the best for every child. We value professional development and offer high‑quality opportunities for staff to grow and flourish.
St John's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to appropriate checks via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please see the attached job description for more information about the role.
How To Apply
To apply, please download and complete the application form and return it to school either by post or by email to by 12pm on Wednesday 11th March 2026.
Interviews will be held during the week beginning 16th March 2026.
Visits to school are warmly welcomed by arrangement with the Headteacher, Mrs J Grindley, or the Business Manager, Claire Dyson. Please contact us on to arrange a visit.
Further information about the school can be found on our website:
Thank you for your interest in the role of Business Support Officer at St John's. We look forward to hearing from you.
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
11 March 2026, 12:00 PM
Important Information