Establishment: Parklands High School Location: Chorley Salary: £ £ Department: ADM Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 25/09/2025 17:00 Interview Date: 03/10/2025 Start Date: as soon as possible
Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: Pay Grade: Support Staff Pay Scales | SCP4 - SCP6
The Role
Business Support Officer
Parklands High School, Chorley
Part of Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust (AFMAT)
Grade: 4 | Contract: Permanent | Hours: Full-time
Join Us on Our Journey
Parklands High School is part of the recently established Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust (AFMAT) – a forward-thinking trust dedicated to creating opportunities, raising aspirations, and ensuring every young person thrives. We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and motivated Business Support Officer to join our team.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our school. As part of our trust, you will also benefit from being part of a growing organisation that values collaboration, professional development, and innovation.
The Role
As a Business Support Officer, you will provide vital administrative, financial, and clerical support to ensure the efficient day-to-day operations of the school. Your responsibilities will include ( but are not limited to):
* Maintaining and updating school systems, databases, and records
* Supporting with financial administration such as petty cash, banking, invoices, and trip finances
* Producing accurate management information and reports for senior leaders
* Managing reception duties, including welcoming visitors and handling queries
* Supporting pupil welfare, including monitoring attendance
* Ordering, maintaining, and distributing resources and supplies
* Contributing to the positive image and professional standards of the school
This varied role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at pace, can balance competing priorities, and has excellent communication and organisational skills.
About You
We are looking for a candidate who:
* Has 5 GCSEs (A*–C) including English and Maths (or equivalent)
* Is confident using a range of IT packages (MS Office, Google, SIMS/FMS desirable)
* Can prioritise workloads effectively and produce high-quality work to deadlines
* Builds positive and professional relationships with colleagues, pupils, parents, and external partners
* Communicates clearly and sensitively, maintaining confidentiality at all times
* Brings a flexible, co-operative, and supportive approach to teamwork
Experience in a busy office environment, customer service, or finance administration would be an advantage, though training will be provided for the right candidate.
Why Join Us?
In our trust, we are committed to investing in our staff. By joining Parklands High School, you will benefit from:
* Being part of a supportive and forward-looking trust community
* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
* A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
* The chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people in Chorley
Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, online checks and provide satisfactory references.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic, organised, and ready to contribute to the success of our school and trust, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date:25/09/2025 (5:00pm)
Interviews: 03/10/2025
For more information contact Mrs J Cunningham, Office Manager, by email to
To apply, please visit, click on the relevent vacancy and complete the online application process.
Benefits
Other
Access to the CycleSolutions Cycle to work scheme
Enrollment on the Local Government Pension Scheme
Free onsite parking
Out of hours access to the well equipped gym.
Qualifications
Qualification Title
Grade
5 GCSE at minimum grade 4 or above ( or equivalent) including Maths and English
Essential
Recognised ICT qualification
Desirable
Skills
Personal Attributes
Communication
Desirable
The ability to be self-motivated and manage time effectively
Desirable
Enthusiastic, dedicated and reliable with an understanding of your professional responsibilities.
Desirable
Attitude and Image
Desirable
Timekeeping
Desirable
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Initiative
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Follow policies and procedures
Desirable
Safeguarding Information
At Aspirational Futures Multi Academy trust we believe everyone has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people, to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and pupils and expect anyone working at the School to share this commitment.
Applications from ethnic minority candidates and other diverse groups are warmly welcomed.
Southport Road
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 1LL
Jenn Cunningham