Senior School Support Officer

Maendy Primary School is a happy and welcoming school with a dedicated team of staff. The Headteacher and Governing Body are keen to appoint an enthusiastic and committed professional to work alongside an amazing team of staff as a Senior School Support Officer.

This role is integral to ensure all financial and administrative systems and processes are led in an effective and efficient way. The successful candidate will also lead, operate, maintain and develop the human resources process and practice of the School in co-operation with the Management team and the Governing Body. You will be expected to work in partnership with relevant members of the Local Authority and to support GDPR and any subject access requests, freedom of information requests and pupil information from police. A front facing role, you will set the tone of our relationships with families, agencies and the wider community. You will deliver high quality an effective line management to support the School Support Officer and Midday Supervisor and ensure that training, support and supervision are implemented in line with appraisal processes.

We are keen to hear from candidates with relevant office management experience, who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get involved and with a passion for being at the heart of a school community.

It is vital that you demonstrate how you meet the 'essential' criteria listed in the Person Specification, in order to secure an interview: How to apply - guidance for applicants | Torfaen County Borough Council

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Emma Payne, Headteacher, Maendy Primary School. 01495 742780\/742790 or emma.payne@torfaen.gov.uk

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.