Admin Support Officer

Ton-Yr-Ywen Primary School; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Cardiff is seeking an experienced School Administrative Support Officer to efficiently manage their busy office and administrative systems. The role requires strong organizational skills, budget management experience, and the ability to interact professionally with various stakeholders. The candidate will also be responsible for assisting clerical staff and serving as clerk to the governors. This position fosters a supportive community, providing full training and opportunities for engagement with enthusiastic children.

Benefits

Friendly school community

Full training provided

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing budgets and financial systems is essential.
• Professional, patient, and polite in dealing with inquiries.
• Able to effectively use ICT for administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage school office and administrative systems.
• Assist in clerical tasks with the support team.
• Serve as clerk to the governors, incurring possible overtime.

Skills

Organisational skills

Budget management

ICT proficiency

Communication skills

Professionalism

Job description

Ton Yr Ywen Primary School,

Maes Y Coed Road,

Heath,

Cardiff,

CF14 4HG

Start Date: Required from 13th April 2026

Post Title: SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OFFICER

Job Ref: ED50011849

Salary: Grade 5 SCP 11-19 (£28,142- £32,061) Pro Rata

Contract: Permanent Full time

Hours: 37 hours per week

We are looking to appoint a well‑organised, experienced and capable school administrative support officer, who can manage our busy school office and administrative systems effectively. Experience in managing budgets and financial systems is especially important to succeed in the role. The successful candidate will need to be professional, patient and polite in dealing with many enquiries and requests from staff, pupils, parents and visitors on a daily basis. The successful candidate will also need to be confident in using ICT to manage administration. We are also keen for the successful candidate to take on the role of ‘clerk to the governors’, which will incur overtime. Our admin support officer is assisted by full time equivalent clerical assistants in the school office.

The attached person specification gives further details on what we are looking for in a suitable candidate and the attached job description gives full details of what the role involves. If you have any questions about the role or you are interested in visiting before applying please contact the school.

In return, we can offer a friendly and supportive school community and full training for the role. Our school is large, well resourced and pleasant to work in. Our staff are dedicated, hardworking and friendly. Our children are enthusiastic, cheerful and keen to learn. Our school community (parents and governors) are supportive, proactive and keen to help as much as they can.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers.

Closing date for all applications: Monday 26th January 2026 at 12 noon.

Interviews planned for: W/B: 2/2/26 date TBC after shortlisting.

Completed applications should be returned to: The Headteacher, Mrs Annette James- Griffiths.

As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:

• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.