Administrative Assistant Llanfabon Infants School

Administrative Assistant Llanfabon Infants School
Job description
NJC Grade 5

Required from 6 th November 2023 (Pending safeguarding and pre-employment checks)

30 hours per week, Term Time Only (39 weeks a year) and Fixed Term until 31 st August 2024

Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous relevant experience working with school administration applications;
• Have very good clerical/ typing skills as well as good literacy and numeracy skills;
• Be able to work off own initiative and welcome opportunities to work flexibly and adapt to the pressures of a busy infants school;
• Be highly motivated, well organised and able to prioritise;
• Have effective communication that is professional and clear, being able to deal effectively with complex reception/ visitor matters;
• Be respectful and have a friendly manner with positive body language;
• Be able to effectively work together as members of our strong school team and contribute fully to the life of the school, including extracurricular activities;
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with our pupils, staff, parents and carers, members of our Governing Body and our wider community;
• Comply with and assist with the production of whole school policies and approaches;
• Participate in training and performance management;
• Be able to sensitively and effectively supervise, train and develop staff as appropriate;
• Have a basic knowledge of Welsh or the willingness to learn;

We can offer:

• A position within our successful school, which has a clear vision for its future and strategic plans for continued improvement and success;
• Stakeholders who are supportive and welcoming;
• Excellent opportunities for professional development that are applicable to their role;
• The opportunity to work with a very strong, professional and supportive school team.

View the Job Description and Person Specification.

To request an application form please contact the school directly on 01443 450275 or llanfaboninfants@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk

Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Sue Snelgrove, Headteacher, at snelgroves5@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk

Alternatively, please apply via eteach.

A supporting letter of application may be submitted, no more than two sides of A4. Any further information will not be considered. Please ensure you refer to the key competencies and the person specification.

NB: Under Caerphilly's 21 st Century Schools programme, Llancaeach Juniors and Llanfabon Infants will amalgamate in the future on the Llanfabon school site.

Closing Date: Friday 29 th September at 1pm

Shortlisting: Thursday 5 th October 2023

Interviews: Thursday 12 th October 2023

Shortlisted candidates are welcome to visit the school. Please contact 01443 450275 to arrange this.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.