PA to Headteacher

St Josephs; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Cardiff is seeking a motivated Office Manager to manage admissions and attendance and analyze school data. The ideal candidate will have excellent knowledge of SIMS, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and communicate fluently in Welsh. This position requires a positive attitude and discretion, supporting the school’s Catholic ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience in office management within a school setting.
• Excellent knowledge of SIMS (including FMS) or an equivalent management system.
• Ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.
• Positive attitude and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Analyze school data.
• Manage admissions, attendance, and staff absence.
• Act as the point of contact with the public reflecting the school's ethos.

Skills

Office management experience

Excellent knowledge of SIMS

Fluent communication in Welsh

Discretion and confidentiality

Job description

Overview

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

The Governing Body wishes to appoint a highly motivated Office Manager to work in a friendly busy school office. Duties and responsibilities include analysis of school data, managing admissions, attendance and staff absence. The successful applicant should have excellent knowledge of SIMS including FMS module or an equivalent management system. The successful applicant should be able to work as part of a team and also act on their own initiative. The successful applicant will have a positive attitude and be able to respond positively to the confidential nature of the post. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a happy, friendly school and the Office Manager must reflect this as the point of contact with the public.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. This vacancy is suitable for post share. The successful candidate will fully support the Catholic ethos of the school and will have high expectations for pupils with a wide range of ability and experiences.

Responsibilities

• analysis of school data
• managing admissions, attendance and staff absence
• excellent knowledge of SIMS including FMS module or an equivalent management system
• ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• respond positively to the confidential nature of the post
• act as the point of contact with the public reflecting the school's ethos

Qualifications and requirements

• experience in office management within a school setting
• excellent knowledge of SIMS (including FMS) or an equivalent management system
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh
• positive attitude, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• enhanced DBS check
• support for the Catholic ethos of the school