Clerical Officer

Halton Borough Council; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Clerical Officer at Birchfield Nursery School, starting September 2025. This role involves providing clerical support in a busy school environment, requiring excellent communication and organisational skills. The position offers a fixed-term contract and may include occasional hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a busy office or reception environment.
• Familiarity with school management systems (e.g., SIMS) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support at Birchfield Nursery School.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy in administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

School Management Systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Clerical Officer at Birchfield Nursery School to start September 2025.

16 hours per week, Term Time Only

Fixed term contract to 17/07/2026

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in a busy office or reception environment (experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential).
• Excellent communication.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively under pressure.
• A good working knowledge of office software (e.g., Microsoft Office) and administrative systems.
• Familiarity with school management systems (e.g., SIMS) is advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• A friendly, approachable demeanour and a proactive, flexible attitude.

Working pattern may include some opportunity for occasional hybrid working.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Helen Rice, School Business Manger on 0151 424 4681.

The Council and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff, workers and volunteers to share its commitment.

If you are successfully shortlisted , please note as part of the short-listing process schools and colleges will carry out a basic online search using the search engine 'google' as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates (KCSIE 22).