Vacancies

CURRENT VACANCIES 

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School Business Officer (Grade 4) – Term Time Only

Are you a parent looking to return to work or switch to a role that fits around family life?
Do you want a fulfilling job in a warm, supportive school where your skills make a real difference?

We’re looking for a School Business Officer to join our team — someone who’s organised, approachable, and ready to help our school thrive.

📍 Location: St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School

💼 Grade: Grade 4 Actual Salary: £20,635 to £21,293.

🕒 Hours: 37 hours per week [Monday to Friday]

📅 Working Pattern: Term time only working (plus inset/training days as required)

Closing date for applications is Friday 22nd August. Interview will take place w/c 1st September 2025. 

🌈 Why This Role is Perfect for Parents:

  • 13 weeks of school holidays — no need to worry about childcare during breaks

  • Family-friendly hours — work during school hours (8.00-4.00pm or 8.30 - 4.30pm)

  • Free breakfast and after-school clubs for your children enrolled at our school

  • On-the-job training and professional development  will be provided

  • Be part of a friendly, supportive team where your work really matters

🛠️ Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the day-to-day financial and administrative running of the school and be part of the front office team at the school

  • Processing orders, invoices and record keeping

  • Liaising with suppliers, school staff, and external agencies

  • Supporting wider school events and planning activities

✅ We’re Looking For Someone Who:

  • Has excellent organisational and IT skills (ideally experience of Microsoft 365, but this is not essential)

  • Is confident with finance and admin (training will be given!)

  • Is friendly, discreet, and a great team player

  • Wants to make a positive impact in a school setting

  • Has experience in admin or office roles (school experience is a bonus but not required)

📌 Key Details:

👉 13 weeks paid holiday per year
👉 Term time only – perfect for working parents
👉 Free wraparound care for your children (if enrolled at the school)
👉 Ongoing training and development opportunities
👉 Start date: As soon as possible
👉 Application deadline: Friday 22nd August 2025

📞 Want to Find Out More?

We’d love to show you around! For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact the School Business Manager by email on bursar@sasj.lancs.sch.uk

See below for the application form and supporting information. This is a re-advertisement and previous applicants are encouraged to re-apply. PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE APPLICATION FORM IS COMPLETED FULLY AS INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
2 REFERENCES MUST BE INCLUDED. 

Files to Download

CES Application Form - SASJ SBSO July 2025 BLANK.doc CES Consent to Obtain References (3).pdf CES Guidance Notes (2).pdf CES REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974 – DISCLOSURE FORM (3).pdf SBSO Grade 4 Job Description.pdf SBSO Grade 4 Person Specification 1.pdf

St Anne's and St Joseph's
RC Primary School

Sandy Lane, Accrington
Lancashire BB5 2AN

For more information, please direct all enquiries to:

Joanne Grimshaw | School Administration Officer

01254 233019
J.grimshaw@sasj.lancs.sch.uk

Reception Places September 2025

Reception and Pre School Admission September 2025

We still have some places available for our Reception and Pre-School Class in September 2025.
If you have a child or know anyone who is due to start school in September and have not yet applied/secured a place and are interested in coming to SASJ please give us a call, on 01254233019, and we can arrange for you to look round our amazing school. Please note at this stage any application for a Reception Class place for September must be made via Lancashire County Council Pupil admissions on 01254220747 or using the following website address:

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/apply-for-a-school-place/apply-online-for-a-school-place/


All pupils who start in our Reception Class receive a full set of uniform.


If you would like to apply for a place in our Pre- school please contact the school office for more information.


We are very proud to have the Catholic faith at the root of our education but we are also a diverse and inclusive school; we have children who are of other faiths and cultures and welcome all applications.