School Support Officer Level 3 - Alway Primary School
Salary: Grade 5 SCP 12 - 17, £27,711 - £30,060 (Pro rata)
Post No. POSN000674 - School Support Officer - Alway Primary School
The salary is pro rata based on 35 hrs per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time only, plus staff training days). Working hours are 8.30am - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.
The governing body is looking to appoint a School Support Officer who shares the Alway Primary School vision. Our school motto is 'Always feel Proud', which relates to every area of school life—learning, teaching, behaviour, environment, and atmosphere. It means every member of our school strives to go the 'extra mile' to make the school the best it can be.
This is an opportunity to work in a welcoming and nurturing school environment.
The successful candidate will work with the Senior School Support Officer to provide business support for the school. Experience with Microsoft Office, school-based systems (SIMS and Parent Pay), and an understanding of GDPR would be beneficial.
Under the guidance of senior staff, you will undertake administrative, financial, and organisational tasks within the school. You will be expected to maintain professionalism at all times while delivering excellent customer service to parents and outside agencies. The ability to work calmly and accurately under pressure is essential. Duties include:
1. Dealing with sensitive reception and visitor matters.
2. Contributing to the planning, development, and organisation of support service systems, procedures, and policies.
3. Organising school trips and events.
4. Maintaining manual and computerised records/management information systems, such as Parent Pay and SIMS.
5. Carrying out general financial administration, including processing invoices and orders, and maintaining school inventory.
6. Producing lists, information, and data as required, e.g., pupil data.
7. Maintaining accurate pupil records in compliance with GDPR.
8. Performing typing, word processing, and other IT tasks.
9. Completing and submitting complex forms and returns, including those to outside agencies like the National Assembly for Wales.
10. Managing procedures for staffing and payroll changes.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Elizabeth Heslop at 01633 277905 or email alway.primary@newportschools.wales.
Closing date: Monday 30th June 2025
Shortlisting: Tuesday 1st July 2025
Interviews: TBC
We welcome applications in both Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will be treated equally.
Newport City Council is committed to a diverse workforce and encourages applications from minority ethnic communities. Selection will be based on ability and skills.
Applicants should already have the right to work in the UK, as the council is not supporting sponsorship for right to work at this time.
Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd - Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gyfrifol, Gweithio gydag eraill
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