School Support Officer - Henllys Church in Wales Primary School
Salary: Grade 6 | £31,537 - £34,434 PRO RATA
The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and professional School Support Officer to organise and supervise administrative systems within the school.
Henllys is a highly successful Church in Wales School situated in Cwmbran and it currently has 180 pupils on roll. Our vision is to provide a high-quality education, rooted in the Christian faith and values, with high expectations for all. Our mission statement is, Inspire, Challenge, Achieve, Nurture, and this 'I CAN' belief permeates across the school. Our children know that they are loved, feel confident and secure and flourish in our happy and inclusive environment. We are looking for a School Support Officer who will continue to support and nurture these aims and values.
Our School Support Officer will also need to:
* Contribute to the planning, development and monitoring of support services, including coordination and delegation of relevant activities.
* Take a lead role in planning, development, design, organisation and monitoring of support systems, procedures and policies.
* Line management responsibilities, where appropriate
* Liaise between managers/teaching staff and support staff.
* Hold regular team meetings with relevant colleagues.
* Undertake recruitment/induction/training/mentoring for other staff.
In return, we can offer:
* An exciting opportunity to work in a popular school with friendly and enthusiastic children, supportive parents, dedicated staff and a very effective Governing Body.
* A very warm, welcoming and inclusive school community.
Should you wish to find out further details regarding this post, or wish to arrange a visit, please contact the Headteacher, Mrs. Philippa Minto on 01633 877796.
As part of the process, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an interview and a written task.
Shortlisting: Monday 16 th March 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 24 th March 2026
You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post requires registration with the EWC - Education Workforce Council.
Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under‑represented groups.
Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
We are a registered Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.
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