Business Support Officer

Method of Application

Download an application form from our website here: https://southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/vacancies/

Please send completed application forms and a letter of application to recruitment@southwirral.wirral.sch.uk

Business Officer (Finance & HR)

Start date: 01 September 2025 (an earlier start date may be considered for the right candidate)

36 hours per week / Term Time Only Plus 1 Week

Band F - NJC scp 12 (£24,047) to scp 17 (£26,085)

Location: South Wirral High School, Eastham, Wirral, CH62 8EH

Are you a highly organised, detail-focused professional with experience in both finance and HR? Do you enjoy working as part of a supportive team in a busy and rewarding school environment?

South Wirral High School is seeking a Business Support Officer to join our dedicated support team. You will join a team of four finance and HR colleagues. This is a key role with a 50/50 split between finance and HR functions, providing essential operational support that helps the school run smoothly and efficiently.

About the Role

You’ll be involved in a wide range of activities, including:

• Producing financial reports and management accounts
• Preparing payroll checks and managing absence claims
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding
• Maintaining accurate staff and financial records
• Providing cover within the finance or HR team during staff absence e.g. Processing orders, invoices, and payments

You’ll work closely with the School Business Manager and play a key role in upholding compliance with school policies and statutory regulations.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Possess, working towards or open to studying AAT qualification (or has equivalent finance experience/qualifications
• Experienced in finance and/or HR roles, ideally within an education setting
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail
• A confident communicator and team player
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and upholding school values

We are part of The Challenge Academy Trust, to learn more about the trust please visit www.tcat.uk.com.

For more information on this role, please contact Sharon Jones – HR Manager – recruitment@southwirral.wirral.sch.uk

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

Interviews

Interviews will take place week commencing 23rd June 2025

Closing Date – 25 June 2025

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.