Ref 194449 Number of Posts 1 Grade Grade 4 SCP 4-6. Salary £24404 to £25183 PRO RATA Term Part-time. Perm / FTC Permanent. Required (March 2025). Hours 20 hours a week. Closing Date 08/01/2025. Location Balderstone St Leonard's Church Of England Primary School, Commons Lane, Balderstone, Blackburn, BB2 7LL (102 on roll) Summary Are you approachable, hospitable and self-motivated? Do you like to work as part of a supportive team? Would you like to work in a school whose mission is ‘rooted and grounded in God’s love’? Then, our small, semi-rural primary school might be the right place for you. The governors’ of Balderstone St Leonard’s are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and cheerful person to join our small village school. The position is permanent, 5 mornings a week 8.30am – 12.30pm term-time only. The successful candidate will undertake a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities, carry out reception duties and provide general clerical and administrative support in our busy school office. These responsibilities will also include financial processes and management of the School Fund bank account together with maintaining manual and computerised records. There will also be the opportunity to be involved in the marketing and promotion of the school. The role will involve mainly supporting our Headteacher and being a crucial first, friendly and helpful point of contact for all parents and visitors. Having a working knowledge of a school office would be an advantage, but is not essential as training will be given. Excellent communication skills are essential to this role as well as the ability to multitask and be able to prioritise work. You will need to have the confidence to work independently, using your own initiative and to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive, professional and forward-thinking staff team. We are really interested in what skills you could bring to our school family to benefit our pupils and community. This is a great time to become part of the Balderstone family and we look forward to receiving your application. If you would like any further information please contact the school on 01254 769150. Please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis. Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Essential Qualifications GCSE or equivalent in maths and English grade A-C Desirable Qualifications First Aid Essential Experience Experience of working in an office or customer service environment Clerical and administration Good working knowledge and competent use of ICT and Microsoft software Desirable Experience Working within an education setting and the use of SIMS and Parent-mail Financial administration For an informal discussion please contact: Contact school on 01254 769150 Proposed Interview Date: 14/01/2025 Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice.