Admin Officer - Level 3 - St Oswalds VA School

Salary: Grade 5 - £24,294 - £25,545 pro rata

Job Description

Grade 5 - £24,294 for 37 hours per week term time only for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £11,535.11 pro rata rising to 46.8 weeks, £21,786.97 pro rata per annum after 5 year's service.

St Oswald's School is a warm, caring, and inclusive learning community dedicated to nurturing the academic, social, and emotional development of the children in our idyllic rural setting.

Our aim is to create a supportive and engaging school where every child feels valued and inspired to achieve their full potential. We are seeking a dedicated and organised School Administrator to join our team.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in the smooth and efficient operation of our school office, providing essential administrative support to families, pupils, and staff. They will contribute significantly to the welcoming and caring ethos of our school.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in developing, managing, and operating administrative systems. They should possess an NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification, or relevant experience in a related discipline, along with very good numeracy and literacy skills. Effective use of ICT and other specialist equipment/resources is essential, as is a comprehensive knowledge of relevant policies, codes of practice, and current legislation. Excellent ICT skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to relate well to children and adults alike are also crucial. The ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities, and being proactive in self-evaluation and learning opportunities will be highly valued.

If you are an organised, efficient, and compassionate individual with the relevant experience and qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Join us at St Oswald's School and be a part of our dedicated team, committed to making a difference in the lives of our children.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.