School Clerk

Salford-Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford-Council is seeking a friendly, organised School Clerk to join the busy school office team in Salford. The role provides admin support to the Headteacher and staff, and acts as the first point of contact for parents and visitors.

The post requires reliability, good communication, and competence with Word and Excel; training will be provided on the school's systems. Hours are 36 per week, term-time plus 5 INSET days.

Qualifications

• Friendly, organised and professional Church? (note: training will be provided)

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support to Headteacher, Strategic Director of Business & Operations and staff
• Serve as first point of contact for parents, pupils and visitors
• Use Microsoft Word/Excel and school systems; take initiative in busy office

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Initiative

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job title: School Clerk

Grade: 2B (SCP 9-13)

Required: As soon as possible

Hours: 36 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, organised and professional School Clerk to join the busy school office team at our two-form entry primary school.

The successful candidate will provide a range of administrative support to the Headteacher, Strategic Director of Business & Operations and staff, while providing a welcoming and helpful first point of contact for parents/carers, pupils and visitors, both in person and by telephone.

This is a varied role and we are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and accurate, with good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The successful candidate will be confident using everyday functions of Microsoft Word and Excel and willing to learn and use the school's administrative systems. They will be able to use their initiative and take a proactive approach to their work within a busy school office environment.

Previous experience of working in a school is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided on the school's systems and procedures.

For full details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

In return, we can offer a friendly, supportive and committed staff team, together with good opportunities for training and professional development.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. For further information about the position or to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Hill on 0161 921 1191 or by email at [e-mail].

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.

• Qualifications/registrations – if applicable for the role

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