Business Support Officer at St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy 

Business Support Officer

Salary: Grade 6 SCP 7

Term time +5 days £23,792.17
FTE: £26,403.00

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8am until 4pm

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 15 July 2026. Shortlisted candidates are asked to keep this date available where possible.

The Role
We are seeking to appoint a Business Support Officer to join our dedicated support team. 
As our Business Support Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the Academy operates effectively and meets the needs of students and staff. The postholder will provide high quality administrative and customer service support across the academy, establishing and maintaining efficient systems and processes to support day to day operations.
You will work collaboratively with the wider Business Support Team to uphold the vision and ethos of the school, acting as a professional, welcoming and reliable point of contact for all stakeholders. The role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to multitask, and a flexible, proactive approach to supporting the academy.

About the School
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is an 11–18 voluntary aided academy with approximately 1,000 students on roll.
We are a Catholic school with a strong sense of community, where students are polite, respectful, and supportive of one another. Our staff are committed professionals who work together to improve outcomes and life chances for all young people.
The school has recently undergone a period of significant improvement and continues to focus on raising standards and achieving high performance for all students. We are proud of the progress made and remain committed to ongoing development.
Following our recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025, we are continuing to build on this positive trajectory and strengthen our provision for students.

What We Offer
• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Dedicated and experienced senior leadership
• A thriving sixth form and growing student body
• Strong commitment to staff development
• A bespoke professional development programme for all staff
• Opportunities to contribute to wider school life, including after-school sessions

Every member of staff is valued, and we are committed to investing in training and development that supports both staff and student success.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we would welcome the chance to speak with you or arrange a visit to the school during or after the school day.

To arrange an informal conversation or visit, please contact Kayleigh Oakes at: k-oakes@stjohnfisher.org.uk