School Clerk (Level 4) - Ffynnon Taf Primary

Governing Body; Gwaelod-y-garth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Cardiff seeks a motivated School Clerk to manage the school office. Responsibilities include budget management and pupil administration. The ideal candidate has strong IT and communication skills, and experience with relevant software. This part-time role offers a supportive environment and a commitment to high standards.

Benefits

Welcoming and caring school environment

Supportive leadership team

Enthusiastic pupils

Excellent facilities

Qualifications

• Must have excellent IT skills and experience with relevant software.
• Ability to manage financial processes and handle cash.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school office with budget and HR responsibilities.
• Oversee pupil administration and maintain school operations.
• Support the Headteacher for smooth daily running of the school.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Experience of Bromcom and SIMS

Microsoft Word and Excel

Excellent verbal and written communication

Organisational and administrative skills

Job description

Overview

School Clerk (Level 4) – Ffynnon Taf Primary

• Posting date: 10 October 2025
• Salary: Grade 7 - £31,022 x 80.52%
• Hours: Part time (35 hours per week, term time + 5 days)
• Closing date: 30 October 2025
• Location: Cardiff, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF15 7PR
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: eTeach UK Limited
• Contract: Permanent
• Job reference: 1513004

Summary

FYNNON TȂF PRIMARY SCHOOL – School Clerk (Level 4)

• Hours: 35 hours per week (Term time + 5 days)
• Salary: Grade 7 - £31,022 x 80.52%
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Contract Type: Permanent

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the school office, with responsibility for budget management, financial controls and HR processes.
• Oversee pupil administration and other general school office operations.
• Maintain effective communication with families and staff; support the Headteacher to ensure smooth daily running of the school.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills, experience of Bromcom and SIMS, and Microsoft packages including Word and Excel.
• Ability to use ICT for word processing, spreadsheets and data management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and people skills.
• Ability to handle cash for banking, petty cash and administer school accounts.
• Ability to use a range of reprographic equipment; strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Awareness of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Supportive and professional manner when dealing with families; ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to work in a busy, varied environment and to support school routines with the Headteacher.

We can offer you

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

Dates

• Closing date: Thursday 30 October 2025 at 12:00 midnight
• Shortlisting date: Tuesday 4 November 2025
• Interview date: Tuesday 11 November 2025

How to apply

Please complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. Applications submitted otherwise will not be considered.

Safeguarding and equality

Protecting children and adults at risk is a core responsibility. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Council and School value diversity. We are committed to preventing unlawful discrimination in recruitment and selection on grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, pregnancy or maternity. We offer staff networks including Allies Network, Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an English application.