About This Role

Can you bring your KIT to Peterhouse? We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who share our school values of Kindness, Integrity and Team First! 

Business Support Officer (Data and Systems)

Peterhouse School, Southport

Salary:  £23,722 (based on 35 hours per week)

35 hours per week, Term time only (Part time also considered)

Peterhouse School is looking for an organised, proactive and highly skilled Business Support Officer to join our school office team and play a key role in supporting the smooth and effective running of the school.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys working with data, systems and people, and who takes pride in delivering accurate, efficient and high-quality administrative support. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, teachers, support staff, families and external agencies, helping to ensure that the school’s business and administrative systems operate effectively.

About the role

As Business Support Officer, you will have responsibility for a wide range of administrative and data-related functions across the school. You will be the key administrator for the school's management information systems and other software packages, supporting staff with system access, basic troubleshooting and training.

You will maintain accurate pupil and staff records, monitor attendance data, produce reports and support the Senior Leadership Team with information required for governors, Ofsted, Local Authorities and other external organisations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Information Management Systems: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records using systems including  SIMS, Arbor, and Microsoft Office. This includes pupil and staff data, attendance, and other essential school information.

• Data Management: Support Senior Leaders in compiling data as required for reporting for e.g. Governors, Ofsted – this may include data on monitoring, attendance, behaviour, data protection, safeguarding, training etc.

• School Website Maintenance: Supporting the maintenance and compliance of the school website in line with Dfe requirements. Regularly check website for any required updates e.g. policies to be updated, expired links

• Exam Support: Completing annual centre declarations for individual exam boards and registering learners onto courses as required by the examinations Board.

Peterhouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with barred list information, the cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.

The closing date for completed applications is 06/09/26

Interviews will be held during w/c 21/09/26

How to Apply

If you are interested in the above position we would be delighted to hear from you. Contact details for further information are: https://www.peterhouseschool.com/current-vacancies/ or admin@aipeterhouse.org. Alternatively please e-mail admin@aipeterhouse.org to request an application pack, or apply online.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.

Registered Charity No 702632

www.autisminitiatives.org

Benefits of working with us

​In addition to competitive pay rates, a contributory pension, and generous holiday entitlements, you’ll have access to a range of additional benefits designed to recognise and reward the exceptional support our staff provide.

Some benefits are available immediately, while others are awarded over time to recognise loyalty, dedication, and long service. Please note that benefits may vary by role, location, and length of service. Full details of your benefits package will be available once you join.

Below is an overview of some of the benefits you may be eligible for:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme (including reimbursement for medical costs, gym discounts, and more)
• Employee Assistance Programme – free expert support on childcare, probate, money management, and work–life balance
• Additional paid holidays after 1, 2, and 3 years of service
• Extra paid holidays for milestone service years
• Financial wellbeing programme offering flexible access to pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Career break scheme

Wagestream financial planning and support app – access earnings before payday, set up savings, and manage your finances

Before you start

Before starting your application, it is recommended that you prepare the following information:

• Your qualification and education history, including any professional memberships
• Details of your current employment and full previous employment history
• Contact details for two referees (the first must be your current employer). Please note that referees will only be contacted after an offer of employment has been accepted and with your permission

You are strongly encouraged to read all supporting documents available in the Document Section, including the Job Description and Person Specification. These resources will help you identify the key skills and experience required for the role.

When completing your application, it is essential that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria. Use your own words to describe your skills, knowledge, and experience, as applications that do not evidence this may not be shortlisted.

While AI tools can be helpful for generating ideas, your application should reflect your own thinking, experience, and values. We are interested in understanding your personal contributions and achievements. Applications that appear to rely heavily on AI-generated content may not be progressed.