School Clerk

SET Recruitment; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

SET Recruitment is seeking an experienced School Clerk to join a busy school office in Merthyr Tydfil on a temporary basis for a minimum of 5 weeks.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a school or education environment, with confidence using SIMS and Agresso to support day-to-day administration, pupil records, attendance and finances.

This role runs Monday to Friday, 08:30am to 4:30pm, providing essential clerical support and ensuring efficient operation of the school office.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or education setting.
• Proficient with SIMS and Agresso.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Handles confidential information responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and clerical support to the school.
• Maintain pupil records, attendance and school information using SIMS.
• Process financial transactions and procurement using Agresso.
• Answer calls, emails and enquiries from parents, carers, staff and external agencies.
• Maintain confidential pupil and staff records.
• Support school finance, purchasing procedures and prepare letters and reports.
• Assist with attendance, admissions and general school administration.
• Liaise with staff, parents and external organisations and provide support to Headteacher and SLT.
• Ensure the school office operates efficiently and professionally.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Tools

SIMS

Agresso

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and organised School Clerk to join a busy school office in Merthyr Tydfil on a temporary basis for a minimum of 5 weeks.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working within a school or education environment and will be confident using school administration systems, particularly SIMS and Agresso.

The role will be Monday to Friday, 08:30am to 4:30pm, providing essential administrative support to the school and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day administrative and clerical support to the school.
• Using SIMS to maintain accurate pupil records, attendance and school information.
• Using Agresso for financial and administrative processes, including purchase orders and invoices.
• Responding to telephone calls, emails and enquiries from parents, carers, staff and external agencies.
• Maintaining confidential pupil and staff records.
• Supporting school finance and purchasing procedures.
• Preparing letters, reports, spreadsheets and other documentation.
• Assisting with attendance, admissions and general school administration.
• Liaising with staff, parents, local authority departments and external organisations.
• Providing administrative support to the Headteacher and senior leadership team.
• Ensuring the school office operates efficiently and professionally.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working in a school or education setting.
• Strong working knowledge of SIMS.
• Experience using Agresso or a similar finance system.
• Good knowledge of school administrative procedures and systems.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A professional and approachable manner.
• An understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding within a school environment.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced School Clerk looking for a temporary position in Merthyr Tydfil, with the assignment expected to last for a minimum of 5 weeks.