At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage school information, support families, and assist with administrative tasks.
- Company: Ysgol Y Graig Primary School, part of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to safeguarding and supporting the community.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills; Welsh language ability is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 27255 - 31022 £ per year.
Job Ref: SC037-3226
Job Scale: Grade 3 SCP 7-12
Job Hours: 37
Location: Ysgol Y Graig Primary School, Pontycapel Road, Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2RD
Speciality: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL SCHOOLS DEPARTMENT
School Clerk 37 hours per week Grade 3 SCP 7-12 (£26,403 - £28,598) FTE
Responsibilities- Management of information received in the office
- Building positive relationships with parents and supporting with welfare issues, including attendance
- Making welfare checks for families
- Managing manual and computerised record/information systems (SIMs)
- Undertaking complex financial administration procedures
- Liaising with parents and carers regarding balances for payments and any relevant welfare issues
- Preparing and distributing attendance lists for school activities and support with attendance matters
- Maintenance of class registers
- Calculating charges for activities and supporting the booking of these
- Welcoming and escorting visitors to their destination
- Acting as the immediate point of contact with parents and visitors to the school
- Managing the cashless system
- Responding to emails within the designated 24-hour time
- Ensuring telephone calls are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner
- Control of all incoming and outgoing mail
- Entering pupil information and data onto relevant systems
- Control of the school’s communication and messaging systems
- Management of school stationery and ordering resources
- Providing administrative assistance for school events
- Responding to ad hoc requests from staff for reports and assistance
- Assisting with the role of fire warden
- Maintaining efficient filing of information in hard or electronic copy
- Updating the school calendar / diary
- Assisting with organising transport, including visits
- Assisting in the management of staff absences and cover
- Ensuring the school entrance and office are kept tidy and welcoming
- Assisting with first aid as required
- Carry out appropriate duties as required by the Head
You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential. Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Commitment & PoliciesMerthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process. All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action. We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work.
Contact Details:
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Recruitment Team
