BUSINESS OPERATIONS ASSISTANT - APPRENTICE

GRADE A SCP 2 – 3 (£23,656 - £24,027) FTE

(PAY AWARD PENDING EFFECTIVE APRIL 2025)

ACTUAL SALARY (£20,778.39 - £21,104.26)

37 HOURS PER WEEK

TWO YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT (WITH POTENTIAL TO BE EXTENDED)

TERM TIME + 10 DAYS

REQUIRED 1^ST SEPTEMBER 2025

Bury Church of England High School, with its long and distinguished history, is proud to be a part of the Bishop Fraser Trust family of Schools, which provides a great opportunity to work closely with other Trust schools, sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress. Our commitment to Christian values and our motto 'Let your light shine' guide us in providing a safe and caring community where every individual can flourish.

Are you looking to kick-start your career in Human Resources & Finance Administration? This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment, develop essential skills, and make a real difference to our schools and the community we serve.

If you're ready to begin an exciting career in Human Resources & Finance Administration within the education sector, we’d love to hear from you!

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to tasks.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to contribute to a team environment.
• A passion for developing a career in HR and Finance Administration.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

• To provide professional, effective and efficient customer focussed HR & financial administrative support services to all stakeholders including students, staff, parents and other visitors.
• To assist with the delivery of HR & financial administrative services in school and meet agreed quality and performance standards.
• To organise, manage and maintain the use of information systems.
• To always maintain discretion and confidentiality.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Opportunity to earn while you learn - gaining a nationally recognised qualification.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
•  Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff!
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years!
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare
• Fantastic facilities

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For more information visit our website www.burychurch.bury.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 0161 762 0997 or by emailing hr@burychurch.bury.sch.uk

To apply please complete the attached application form via the link

Vacancy Detail -SCH-TBFT-0119 - SAMpeople Recruit

Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 7th July 2025 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC