School Clerk (Level 3)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Wales is seeking a dedicated School Clerk to manage office operations, handle pupil administration, and support the headteacher. The ideal candidate should have excellent IT skills and strong organizational abilities, along with experience in financial controls and administration in a school setting. This role offers a full-time, term-time position with a supportive community environment.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive school environment

Commitment to professional learning

Modern school facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in budget management and financial controls.
• Ability to prioritise and work under deadlines.
• Supporting a friendly and professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage school office operations.
• Handle pupil administration and HR processes.
• Ensure smooth running of the school day.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Experience of Bromcom and Sims

Excellent communication skills

Ability to handle cash

Organisational skills

Data protection awareness

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

FFYNNON TȂF PRIMARY SCHOOL CARDIFF ROAD, TAFF’S WELL, CARDIFF, CF15 7PR School Clerk (Level 3) Hours: 35 hours per week (Term time) Salary: Grade 6 - £28,142 x
83.09% Required for: As soon as possible Contract: Permanent

• Term Time only The Governing Body of Ffynnon Tâf Primary School is looking to appoint a highly motivated and committed professional to lead the work of the school office as a part of our dedicated school team.

All learners are encouraged to ‘Believe and Achieve Together’ in a caring and inclusive ethos in the community of Taff’s Well.

The school currently has 135 pupils on roll with 5 classes.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for budget management, financial controls, HR processes, pupil administration and other general school office management processes.

The successful applicant will also:

• have excellent IT skills, and experience of experience of Bromcom, Sims, Microsoft packages including Word and Excel
• have the ability to use ICT for word processing, spreadsheets and data management
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and people skills
• have the ability to handle cash for banking, petty cash and administer school accounts
• have the ability to use a range of reprographic equipment
• have the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• have excellent organisational and administrative skills
• have awareness of importance of confidentiality and data protection
• have a supportive and professional manner when dealing with families
• enjoy working as part of a friendly and supportive team
• enjoy working in a busy and varied environment
• be keen to work closely with the Headteacher to help ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school day for the benefit of pupils, families and staff We can offer you:

Benefits

• A welcoming, friendly, caring school with an ethos based on mutual respect and equal opportunities for all;
• A supportive, collaborative staff and leadership team, with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards and excellence;
• A commitment to high quality professional learning;
• Friendly and enthusiastic pupils.
• A modern school environment with excellent facilities;
• A supportive community including a well-informed and committed Governing Body.

Shortlisting date: Week beginning Monday 8th December Interview date: Week beginning Monday 15th DecemberPlease note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website.

If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK. The Council and School values diversity in its workforce.

We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.

We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted, individual applications are not acknowledged.

Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion.

In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.

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