Administration & Organisation Officer Level 3

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Neath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Neath is seeking a motivated individual to support office operations. The role requires strong inter-personal and ICT skills to interact effectively with staff and parents. You will work part-time, three days a week, with responsibilities including minute-taking and handling communications. Experience in a busy office environment and familiarity with software like SIMS and WORD is beneficial. Commitment to safeguarding children is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy office/school office.
• Ability to handle phone and email interactions calmly.
• Ensuring confidentiality and discretion in service.

Responsibilities

• Work in a busy school office three days a week.
• Manage a high level of interaction with others.
• Provide an efficient service amidst interruptions.

Skills

Inter-personal skills

Excellent communication

Minute-taking

Typing skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

SIMS

VISION

I-TRENT

CITRUS

WORD

OUTLOOK

EXCEL

ORACLE

Job description

Employer:

Location:

Neath, Neath Port Talbot, SA10 7PE

Pay:

£8,974.50 (per annum) Level 3 - Grade 3

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

10/01/2026

About this job

The Governing Body of Blaenhonddan Primary School is looking to appoint a motivated, well‑organised person with excellent inter‑personal and ICT skills, to work in a busy school office.

We are looking for someone with outstanding communication as well as minute‑taking and typing skills as this role involves a high level of interaction with others, on the phone, by email as well as face‑to‑face.

The position will be 3 days per week
9.00 - 3.00 with a 30 minute lunch break.

Applicants should be able to work under pressure, remain calm, meet deadlines, ensure discretion and be able to provide an efficient service whilst coping with demands and interruptions.

Previous experience of a busy office/school office and/or experience of SIMS, VISION / I‑TRENT, CITRUS, WORD, OUTLOOK, EXCEL and ORACLE would be an advantage.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Welsh language for this post is not required, desirable or essential This post is subject to an Enhanced Check (child) from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

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