Clerk - Level 2 - Portfield School

Educators Wales; Wales; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated and growing teaching team at a unique special school that prioritizes student happiness and staff well-being. This role offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with special needs, fostering a calm and positive atmosphere. With a focus on trauma-informed practices, you will be part of an environment that values every member's contribution. If you are looking for a fulfilling challenge where you can support vulnerable children and adults, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have the right to work in the UK.
• Experience in education or related fields is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching team in a special school environment.
• Ensure safeguarding and well-being of students.

Skills

Welsh language skills

Job description

Salary: Grade 3 - £22,737 pro rata

Grade 3 - £22,737 for 32 hours per week, 45.8 weeks per annum, equating to £17,273.32 pro rata rising to 46.8 weeks, £17,650.47 pro rata per annum after 5 year's service.

An Invitation

Do you fancy a change? Is every day becoming like 'Groundhog Day'? Do you now need a different challenge?

If so, why not come and join our happy and growing Teaching Team here at Portfield Special School.

'Every Child, Every Day, Every Possibility'.

We are the only maintained special school in Pembrokeshire and we work in a very bespoke way. Our ethos is based on Trauma Informed and Mental Health practice ensuring learning is built on pupil happiness and regulation.

We recognise for this to happen we must champion staff wellbeing and keep our approach simple... happy adults enable happy children. Whether you are 6, 36 or 56 it shouldn't really matter!

'I personally feel valued by the SLT team..'

'There is a calm, positive atmosphere around the school leading to a new dynamic and direction for us all'

'We are more appreciated and respected than we have ever been..'

- Staff Wellbeing Survey Autumn 2020

We welcome your interest and application for the post of Clerk Level 1/2.

If we have piqued your interest and although this role might not be for you, but you are still interested in our school or casual work feel free to contact us and drop off your C.V. for future consideration.

Portfield school operates an enhanced DBS and follows safer recruitment guidelines.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing [e-mail].
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing [e-mail].
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as of 01/04/2023.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.