Administrative Officer - Ysgol Parc Y Tywyn in Burry Port

The Governing Body of Ysgol Gymraeg Parc y Tywyn are seeking to appoint an energetic, friendly and enthusiastic Administrative Officer to join our wonderful team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the school's administration, finance and personnel systems, contributing to the effective operation and continued success of the school.

The post will involve managing the day-to-day administrative functions of the school, supporting the Headteacher, overseeing financial processes, maintaining staff and pupil records and ensuring that school systems operate efficiently and effectively. The post requires excellent Welsh and English communication skills, strong organisational abilities, attention to detail, and relevant experience in a similar role.

If you enjoy working as part of a team, can prioritise tasks effectively, and are committed to delivering a high-quality service, we would be delighted to receive your application.

If you would like an informal discussion or further information about the post, please contact the Headteacher Mrs Angharad Williams on 01554 832101.

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk. Level 5 - You will need to be able to communicate fluently in Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date: 22/09/2026, 23:55

The Rewards We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type:

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Anonymous Recruitment We adopt an ‘anonymous recruitment’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Additional Information We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

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

Right to work eligibility: Every employer in the UK must carry out a Right to Work check before a new employee starts work. This is a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and applies to every worker, regardless of nationality. All applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom.

Carmarthenshire County Council holds a valid sponsorship licence. However, applicants who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route must meet all eligibility criteria set out by the UK Government under the points-based immigration system. Before submitting an application, you should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance.

Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be retracted.