School Support Officer Level 4 - Mount Pleasant Primary School

School Support Officer Level 4 - Mount Pleasant Primary School
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Post No. POSN003539 - School Support Officer/Administrator Level 4

Mount Pleasant Primary School

School Support Officer/Administrator Level 4

Full Time – 8.00am – 4.00pm (37hrs per week) Contractual hours

40 weeks per year term time only

Full time equivalent salary £29,269 full time equivalent SCP 18 to £32,076 SCP 23 Pro Rata

The Head Teacher, Staff, learners and Governing Body of Mount Pleasant Primary School are seeking to appoint a personable, efficient and effective Administrator/School support officer (SSO). The post is full-time, working 40 weeks per year term time only. The contract will commence at the earliest opportunity, pending pre-employment and safeguarding checks.

We are looking for an exceptional, inspirational, enthusiastic and knowledgeable School Support Officer who is interested in working with a happy and committed community. We require a SSO that is able to provide effective administration and manage allocated staff effectively. To be able to take the lead in organisation with school administration. To support recruitment, induction, appraisal, training and mentoring.

The successful candidate will be expected to manage the administration of the payroll system and take a lead role in budget planning. They will also be expected to oversee health and safety, the school website, communication systems and work effectively with the Parent Teacher Association (PTA).

Mount Pleasant Primary School Staff are a dedicated, forward thinking team who are highly committed, innovative and passionate about learning. We strive to meet the needs of all learners and invest in staff professionally.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to take the lead in organisation within school administration
• Undertake appropriate recruitment/ induction/appraisal/training/mentoring, line management of other staff
• Manage the administration of the payroll system
• Take a lead role in supporting the recruitment of appropriate support staff
• Take a lead role in the budget planning
• Take a lead role in managing associated employment procedures
• Oversee Health and Safety and has management responsibility for licences and insurance
• Manage admin/clerical team and estates, caretakers, midday supervisors
• Have NVQ L4 or equivalent qualification in a relevant disciplinary e.g. business admin/finance
• Have experience of working in an office at a senior level, including facilities management and procurement
• Be able to co-ordinate the school website
• Be able to communicate effectively and support the PTA

We can offer:

• A position within a highly skilled team of professionals who support and trust
• Pupils who are engaged, enthusiastic, motivated and respectful
• Opportunities to develop professionally

Closing Date: Monday 26th February 2024

Shortlisting: Wednesday 28th February 2024

Tasks and Interviews: Monday 4th March 2024

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from the minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Our values – Courageous, Positive and Responsible
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