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Temporary, maternity cover until 31st December 2026
A vacancy has arisen in our busy and integral administration team. Working as a valued member of support staff at Croesyceiliog, this role is pivotal to the smooth running of our school, and the wellbeing of pupils and staff.
Based in our large administration office and reception area, the School Support Officer is the first point of contact for visitors to the school. It is therefore essential that the person appointed to this post is customer focused, friendly and welcoming, able to multitask, has the ability to work flexibly and has a “can do approach” to work.
They will have the ability to deal with a wide range of people, work calmly under pressure and thrive in a busy working environment.
Our School Support Officers are required to complete various administrative tasks and therefore require a good level of oral and written communication skills along with good IT skills.
The successful candidate will be resilient, approachable, hardworking and able to work well as part of a team in addition to using their own initiative. The ability to form and maintain effective working relationships is essential.
Many of our front of house staff are first aid trained, we would ask the successful candidate whether they would be prepared to take on some first aid responsibilities as part of their role.
Our administration team are also required to work in the print room at times, this not only provides a vital service but is also gives our staff chance to vary parts of their working pattern and add to their skills.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a busy administrative environment, and may have experience of working in a school environment.
Our administration team are an experienced, kind, hardworking and have a wide range of skills and responsibilities. This is a great opportunity to join that team and use the skills and experience you have or to gain new ones.
If you are someone who likes to be busy, is customer focused, enjoys dealing with people then you could be who we are looking for.
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.
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.
Safeguarding Statement
Croesyceiliog School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.