School Business Assistant

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The children, staff, and Governing Body at Holmgate Primary School and Nursery are seeking a School Business Assistant to join our dedicated office team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised individual to play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of our school.

We are looking for someone who is organised, friendly and a professional administrator who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys working with children, families and colleagues to support a successful school community.

About the Role

Reporting to the School Business Manager, you will provide vital administrative support during the busy morning period. A key focus of the role will be managing pupil attendance processes, supporting school meal administration and providing a welcoming and efficient front-office service to parents, staff and visitors

Key Responsibilities

• Attendance Administration
• Monitor and manage daily pupil attendance using the Arbor Management Information System (MIS).
• Follow up unexplained absences in line with school procedures.
• Contact parents and carers by telephone, email and text regarding pupil absences.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and ensure information is updated promptly.
• Escalate attendance concerns in accordance with safeguarding and attendance policies. 

School Meals Administration

• Process daily meal orders using ParentPay.
• Produce accurate meal lists and pupil numbers for the catering team.
• Liaise with kitchen staff regarding meal requirements and changes.
• Maintain pupil meal records and associated administration. 

General Administration 

• Provide administrative support to the School Business Manager and office team.
• Respond to telephone calls and routine enquiries from parents, staff and visitors.
• Assist with filing, photocopying, data entry and record keeping.
• Prepare correspondence, reports and other documents as required.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. 

At Holmgate, we offer the opportunity to be part of a warm, supportive, and collaborative school community, where the success and wellbeing of our pupils are at the heart of all we do. We value high-quality CPD and provide opportunities for staff to develop their skills and feel empowered within an ever-changing educational landscape. 

Successful candidates will be contacted on Monday 14th September 2026 and next steps will be provided. If you have not heard from us by Tuesday 15th September 2026, please assume you have not been successful. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 16th September 2026. The role would start on Monday 19th October 2026. 

If you would like to come and look round the school, please contact the school office directly on 01246 A reminder that school is now closed for the Summer Holiday and will re-open on Friday 4th September 2026.

Provisional Interview Date: 16 September 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.