Clerical Officer

National Instruments; Antrim; Vor Ort; GBP 7.800 - 8.200; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

National Instruments is seeking a Clerical Officer to provide essential administrative and secretarial support to the Principal and school staff. The role covers general office duties, information systems, finance handling, reception, and minute taking, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

The post requires GCSEs including English and Maths, and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. It is a part-time role working Thursdays and Fridays, with a fixed-term contract and

Qualifikationen

• Hold a minimum of five GCSE passes including English Language and Mathematics.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Knowledge of clerical responsibilities and general office processes.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work well in a team.

Aufgaben

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Principal.
• Manage information systems for pupils, staff, budgets, meals, maintenance, examinations, care and recruitment.
• Handle requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, storage and distribution of resources.
• Receive cash, bank monies and maintain banking records.
• Operate telephone/switchboard, reception and mail distribution.
• Prepare minutes and provide secretarial services for meetings.
• Support work placement students and other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Time management

Organisational skills

Customer focused

Team player

Ausbildung

GCSEs A-C including English & Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

Job Reference: 26007707)Primary Location : Antrim-Antrim-Parkhall Integrated CollegeContract Type : Fixed-Term (May be subject to extension or reduced for any valid reason)Duration of Contract/Contract End Date : 30th April 2027Status : Part-TimeContract Options : All Year Round (E.g. 52 week contract)Hours per Week : 11 hoursWorking Pattern : Thursday 8.30 - 4.30 Friday 8.30-4.30Grade/Scale : Clerical Officer | NJC pts 5 - 8 | £13.6288 - £14.2897 per hourAdditional Allowance(s) : Not ApplicableAnticipated Interview Date(s) : TBCAdditional Information: .JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Clerical OfficerREPORTS TO: The PrincipalJOB PURPOSETo provide administrative, clerical and secretarial support to the Principal, school staff and Board of Governors.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESGeneral Administrative Processes and RecordsOperate manual and/or computerised information systems in connection with pupils, staff, budgets, meals, maintenance, examinations, care, medical services, recruitment, transport, etc.Complete and submit all returns/records as required.Operate requisitioning procedures including the ordering, purchasing, receiving, checking, storage and distribution of resources.FinanceReceive, receipt and account for all cash.Bank monies and maintain banking records.Communicate with relevant personnel and provide assistance in relation to financial procedures.Reception, Secretarial and SecretariatOperate the telephone/switchboard, receive visitors and provide hospitality as required.Provide word processing/typing, filing, duplication and photocopying in support of administrative processes, including the use of E-mail, intranet, and internet facilities, where appropriate.Sort, screen and distribute all mail.Ensure the secure storage of valuable items and confidential documentation.Maintain diaries, arrange appointments, meetings and provide a secretarial service for all staff within the school.Service meetings and draft minutes as requiredOther DutiesAssist work placement students with practical tasks and assignments within the school office (where appropriate).Such other duties as may be assigned within the level of the post.This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.PERSON SPECIFICATIONNOTES TO JOB APPLICANTSYou must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIAThe following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.Factor Essential Criteria Method of AssessmentQualifications/ ExperienceHold a minimum of five GCSE passes (Grades A*-C) including English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent or higher level qualificationsShortlisting by Application FormSkills / AbilitiesEvidence of proficiency in the use of computer packages, to include use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookShortlisting by Application FormSECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIAThe following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.Factor Essential Criteria Method of AssessmentKnowledgeEvidence of knowledge of:The requirements of a Clerical Officer.General office administrative processes and records.InterviewSkills / AbilitiesProven effective time management and organisational skillsEvidence of a customer focused approach to workAbility to work effectively as a team member and also independentlyEvidence of sound interpersonal and communication skillsInterviewValues OrientationEvidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos.Show commitment to integrated, all-inclusive, and all-ability education InterviewSECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIASome or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.Factor Desirable Criteria Method of AssessmentExperienceHave previous experience of working in an administrative role within a school environmentShortlisting by Application FormDISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUNDThe Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’.In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.