School Business Support Officer

Are you looking for a fast-paced receptionist role in a welcoming and diverse school environment?

Do you have excellent communication and organisational skills, along with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service?

If so, you could be the ideal candidate for this exciting temporary School Business Support Officer opportunity in Blackpool!

Your new role

As a School Business Support Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school's front office. You'll be the first point of contact for visitors, phone calls, and general enquiries-providing a warm, professional, and helpful front-of-house service. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in receptionist and administrative roles, preferably within an educational setting, and will be confident managing a busy and varied workload.

This is a full-time, temporary position working Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. A DBS on the update service would be an advantage.

• Welcoming Visitors: Acting as the first point of contact for all visitors, ensuring they are greeted warmly and signed in and out in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Handling Communications: Managing incoming calls and messages with professionalism and efficiency, directing enquiries to the appropriate staff and ensuring timely follow-up.
• Diary and Schedule Management: Coordinating the school calendar by booking appointments, arranging meetings, and sending reminders to staff and stakeholders.
• Data and Record Management: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records using systems such as SIMS, Arbor, ParentPay, and Microsoft Office. This includes pupil and staff data, attendance, and other essential school information.
• Procurement and Stock Control: Ordering and managing supplies, equipment, and stationery to ensure the school is well-resourced and prepared for daily operations.
• Policy Compliance: Adhering to school policies and procedures, particularly in relation to health and safety, confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection.
• Reprographics Support: Carrying out photocopying, printing, and document preparation to support teaching and administrative staff.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a school environment within an administrative role
• Knowledge of SIMS, Arbor or other school management systems (desirable but not essential)
• A friendly, professional, and helpful attitude
• A high level of confidentiality and discretion
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this school business support officer role in Blackpool, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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