Clerk to Governing Body and Headteachers PA

Torfaen County Borough Council; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

This administrative post sits at Cwmbran High School, part of Torfaen County Borough Council, and supports the Governing Body as clerk and the Headteacher as PA. The role is diverse, handling governors' business and executive support to senior leaders.

Applicants must evidence the essential criteria and be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, with a commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Qualifications

• Evidence the essential criteria in the person specification.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Act as Clerk to the Governing Body.
• Provide PA support to the Headteacher.
• Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Support the strategic leadership of the school.
• Support the effective operation of the Governing Body.
• Work closely with the Senior School Support Officer.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Can-do attitude

Motivated

Job description

This administrative post sits at Cwmbran High School, part of Torfaen County Borough Council, and supports the school's Governing Body as clerk and the Headteacher as PA. The work is administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, alongside the running of governors' business, and the advert describes the role as extremely diverse. Candidates must evidence the essential criteria in the person specification to be shortlisted. Whoever is appointed will need an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

What the job involves

• Act as Clerk to the Governing Body
• Provide PA support to the Headteacher
• Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team
• Support the strategic leadership of the school
• Support the effective operation of the Governing Body
• Work closely with the Senior School Support Officer

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Highly skilled, motivated and proactive approach
• A "can do" approach
• Outstanding organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to meet the essential criteria in the person specification

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

Nice to have

• Welsh language skills