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eTeach UK Limited; Hope; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Ysgol Estyn requires an experienced School Secretary/Administrator to provide front-of-house support and administrative services to the Headteacher and Senior Management Team. You will manage communications, records, and routine finance tasks, using SIMS, SchoolComms and P2P, while upholding confidentiality and professionalism.

The role is 34 hours per week, term time only (plus optional training days). You should have strong literacy, numeracy and ICT skills and a patient, friendly manner to

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy school office and frontline reception.
• Proficient with SIMS, SchoolComms and P2P systems.
• Good digital skills including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Able to relate well to adults and children and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication, organisation and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Front of office duties serving the school and callers.
• Support Headteacher and Senior Management Team with admin tasks.
• Maintain records, communications and basic accounting processes.

Skills

Experience in school office

SIMS

SchoolComms

P2P

Word processors

Spreadsheets

Job description

YSGOL ESTYNHEADTEACHER: Mr Gareth David Jones B Ed (Hones) NPQH School Secretary - Administration 4.3a34 hours per week term time only and may include teacher training days on an additional/optional basis. Additional hours are negotiable.Salary and Conditions of Service in accordance with National Joint Council for Local Government Employees.Salary – Full Time 34 hours per weekAdministration 4.3a Grade 2 Point 5-8 £26,427 - £27,709 FTE Pro RataThe Governors at Ysgol Estyn are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and dedicated person who will undertake the above role in support of the school community. This is a key role within the school team being front of office and often the first point of call. We are looking for someone who shares our values, takes pride in their work and brings warmth, positivity and care to the role.The principle responsibilities will include servicing all the administrative needs of the school and those delegated by the Headteacher, and Senior Management Team. The working hours will be Monday to Friday, 8.15am – 3.30pm. Additional hours may be available on request and/or during busy times of the year.The successful candidate will be educated to a good standard, demonstrating excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills. The key requisites of this position are professionalism, integrity and confidentiality. Additionally, the post holder must be able to work independently, as part of a team and display enthusiasm and flexibility. The post holder must be self-motivated and willing to work largely unsupervised and must be able to foster a highly organised administrative operation. They must be approachable and friendly as they will be the first contact visitors will have with the school.

Essential skills

• Experience of working in a busy School Office.
• Knowledge and experience of SIMS, SchoolComms, P2P and other Flintshire County Council school systems and processes
• A sound knowledge of digital skills, including word processors and spreadsheets.
• The ability to relate well to adults and children.
• A caring, trustworthy and honest nature.
• Excellent communication skills and to be organised and efficient.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt in a busy working environment and changing priorities.
• The ability to work in a team under directions and independently.
• Must be kind, caring and have a sense of humour.
• Knowledge of simple accounting systems and procedures.

Desirable skills

• Basic level of the Welsh language or a desire to learn and promote Welsh.

Ysgol Estyn has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are not always able to contact each applicant individually. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date you should assume that your application has not been successful.