Summary
Location: Coppull St John's Church Of England Primary School, Preston Road, Coppull, Chorley, PR7 5DU. Phone: 01257 791403.
Coppull St John’s CE Primary School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly organised School Business Support Officer (Bursar) to join our friendly and committed team. This role provides high-quality financial, administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher and Governing Body. The successful candidate will support the management of the school budget, financial systems and administrative functions, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school.
About Our School
Coppull St John’s CE Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of the community. We have a strong ethos, supportive families and a committed staff team.
Working Hours
34 hours per week, Monday to Friday, typically: 8:30am to 3:45pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Term‑time only. Salary quoted is full-time equivalent, paid on a pro rata basis.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the monitoring and management of the school budget, ensuring value for money.
* Produce financial reports for the Headteacher and Governing Body.
* Manage and develop effective administrative and financial systems.
* Work with school systems such as SIMS and SchoolMoney (or similar).
* Support HR administration and personnel processes.
* Assist with procurement, contracts and income generation.
* Support the school in maintaining high standards of pupil and staff attendance.
* Prioritise and manage a varied workload independently to meet deadlines.
* Maintain high levels of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
Additional Information
Applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references.
Essential Qualifications
* GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
Desirable Qualifications
* School Business Management qualification (CSBM/DSBM or equivalent).
* AAT or relevant financial qualification.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Essential Experience
* Experience working in an administrative and/or finance role.
* Experience of working with financial systems and undertaking budget monitoring, including the ability to support financial reporting.
* Experience of financial and administrative systems (e.g. SIMS FMS, SchoolMoney or similar).
* Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.
* Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload effectively, meeting deadlines.
Desirable Experience
* Experience of working in a school environment.
* Experience of preparing reports for senior leaders or governors.
* Experience of HR administration within a school setting.
Equal Opportunities
The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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