Business Services Officer (Schools)

at  Kirklees Council

Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Primary Schools
Service Area
Enhance Academy Trust
Hours
37 hours per week, Term time plus 10 days
Number of Jobs
2
Location(s)
Batley Parish CE Academy, Stocks Lane, Batley, WF17 9PA & Overthorpe CE, Edge Top Road, Thornhill, WF12 0BH
Position type
Permanent
Grade
NJC SCP 12-18 - £24,765 to £27,310 (actual salary)
Salary
NJC SCP 12-18 - £24,765 to £27,310 (actual salary)

Here are just a few examples:

• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.
• GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists.
• Free annual flu jab
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing. Here are some examples of the personal qualities and experience we are looking for:
• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding in an Education setting and how this may relate to your role.
• Proficient in the use of using Microsoft Office, databases and web technology
• Experience of working within a school setting
• Excellent organisation skills and time management including ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities
• Flexible approach to work and a strong work ethic

KIRKLEES COUNCIL ARE ADVERTISING THIS ROLE ON BEHALF OF ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST.

Enhance Academy Trust is a growing Church of England MAT based in Wakefield and Kirklees. We currently have thirteen Primary academies and a Post 16 Creative and Performing Arts free school within the Trust and will grow to sixteen primary academies in September.

THIS NEWLY CREATED ROLE(S), BASED WITHIN A SCHOOL, WILL MANAGE THE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTION ENSURING THE SMOOTH RUNNING OF THE SCHOOL ON A DAILY BASIS. YOU WILL PROVIDE CONFIDENTIAL, EFFECTIVE, EFFICIENT, AND FLEXIBLE ADMINISTRATIVE, FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS SUPPORT TO THE SCHOOL WITH MINIMAL SUPERVISION.

As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits.

Here are just a few examples:

• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.
• GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists.
• Free annual flu jab
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing. Here are some examples of the personal qualities and experience we are looking for:
• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding in an Education setting and how this may relate to your role.
• Proficient in the use of using Microsoft Office, databases and web technology
• Experience of working within a school setting
• Excellent organisation skills and time management including ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities
• Flexible approach to work and a strong work ethic.

If you are seeking a fresh challenge, enjoy variety in your role and are looking for an opportunity to make a difference, we would welcome your application.
To apply for this vacancy, please visit Enhance Academy Trust Recruitment Portal by clicking Enhance Academy Trust - Vacancies
If you would like further information about the role please contact:
Batley Parish CE Academy – Louise Senette, Executive Headteacher louise.sennett@batleyparish.enhanceacad.org.uk / 01924 326361
Overthorpe CE Academy – Joe Mitchell, Headteacher joe.mitchell@overthorpecofe.co.uk / 01924325300
Enhance Academy Trust has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. Online checks will also be completed for shortlisted candidates. The Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.
Closing date: 23 February 2025
Interview date: 3 March 2025
Closing date
23 February 2025, 12:00 PM