Location
Archbishop Temple Church Of England High School, St Vincents Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8RA (839 on roll)
Tel: 01772 717782
School website: www.archbishoptemple.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Faith, Nurture, Service A school where every child is known, valued, and supported.
About Us
At Archbishop Temple Church of England High School, we believe that every child has the right to
thrive in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. We are a high-achieving, non-selective
secondary school based in Preston, Lancashire, which from September 2025 will support over 900
pupils aged 1116. Our ethos is underpinned in Matthews Gospel 5:14-16 and in the Christian values
of the Church of England and the vision of the Blackburn Diocese: to be a church that sees all,
includes all, and values all. We are proud to be a diverse community where difference is welcomed
and celebrated.
We offer a traditional academic curriculum enriched by outstanding provision in sport, music,
technology, and the creative arts. Our school community reflects a wide range of backgrounds and
cultures, and we are committed to ensuring every pupilwhatever their starting pointreceives the
support they need to succeed.
As an expanding school, it is important to us that no child is ever overlooked. Every pupil is known by
name, and every teacher teaches every pupil. We invest significantly in pastoral care, employing a
full-time chaplain and a large, experienced team dedicated to nurturing the whole child. Our children
with additional needsespecially those with SEND or SEMH challengesare among our greatest
success stories.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Business Support Apprentice to join our business and administration team
contributing to the successful running of the school office.
The successful candidate will be working within a busy office undertaking a varied range of duties.
This is a two-year apprentice post achieving Business Administration level 3. The 1st year will be at
the apprentice rate of £7.55 per hour, the second year will vary depending on the age of the
successful candidate. Continuation after the apprenticeship is not guaranteed and will depend on
available budget and operational needs at the time.
More details of the qualification can be found at
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0
The qualification delivery partner is through Lancashire County Council arrangements and is work
based within the school setting via online learning, tutor and mentor support.
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School is committed to safer recruitment and CVs will not,
therefore, be accepted. The position is subject to satisfactory DBS checks and excellent employment
references. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out
as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
If you are committed to supporting young people and share our belief in the power of Faith, Nurture,
Service, and inclusion, we would love to hear from you. An application form can be downloaded from
the schools website www.archbishoptemple.com. Electronic applications are fully acceptable and
these should be emailed to head@archbishoptemple.com marked for the attention of Mrs Simpson.
Please note that this vacancy closes at Midday on 30/09/2025
For an informal discussion please contact:
Please contact the school on 01772 717782
Proposed Interview Date:
13/10/2025
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
