Business Services Officer

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Northfield Lane in Highburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0QT

Hours

37 Hrs - Term Time Only plus 10 Days

Number of Jobs

Location(s)

Northfield Lane in Highburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0QT

Position type

Permanent

Grade

NJC SCP 12-18

Salary

25,557.92 - £28,184.50

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Highburton CE First Academy

Shortlisting: Monday 29th June

Interviews: Tuesday 7th July 2026

The Opportunity

At Highburton CE First Academy, we’re seeking friendly, reliable individual to join our nurturing family. You’ll

play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming environment where pupils thrive and teachers excel. If you’re

committed to excellence, teamwork, and making a real difference in young lives, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can manage key school administration tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Is organised, proactive and able to prioritise a varied workload.
• Communicates clearly with staff, parents, contractors and the Trust team.
• Can handle finance processes such as invoices, payments and basic reconciliations.
• Is confident managing HR admin, staff records and required census returns.
• Pays attention to detail in safeguarding, data protection and health & safety compliance.
• Can support site operations, lettings and contractor liaison when needed.
• Is flexible, reliable and committed to supporting the smooth running of the school.

Why join Enhance Academy Trust?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust

with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or 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.
• Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.

Safeguarding Statement

Enhance Academy Trust is committed to ensuring the actions we take, keep children safe and protect them from

harm in all aspects of their school life. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our

pupils. The actions that we take to prevent harm, to promote well-being, to create safe environments, to respond

to specific issues and vulnerabilities all form part of the safeguarding responsibilities of the Trust. We recognise

our moral and statutory responsibility and make every effort to provide a safe environment underpinned by a

culture of openness where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe they are being listened to.

Enhance Academy Trust is committed to ensuring the actions we take, keep children safe and protect them from

harm in all aspects of their school life. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our

pupils. The actions that we take to prevent harm, to promote well-being, to create safe environments, to respond

to specific issues and vulnerabilities all form part of the safeguarding responsibilities of the Trust. We recognise

our moral and statutory responsibility and make every effort to provide a safe environment underpinned by a

culture of openness where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe they are being listened to.

To view our Safeguarding and Child protection policy please visit the school website.

To view our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders policy please click on the following link Enhance Academy Trust - Policies

To apply for this role, please register with our recruitment portal by clicking here

We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.

Closing date

28 June 2026, 9:00 AM