Clerical Officer in Newry

Primary Location: Down-Newry-Newry High School

Contract Type: Permanent

Duration of Contract/Contract End Date: N/A

Status: Full-Time

Contract Options: All Year Round (E.g. 52 week contract)

Hours per Week: 36

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Grade/Scale: Clerical Officer | NJC pts 5 - 8 | £25,583 - £26,824 per annum

Additional Allowance(s): Not Applicable

Anticipated Interview Date(s): June 2026

JOB PURPOSE

To provide administrative, clerical and secretarial support to the Principal, school staff and Board of Governors.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate manual and/or computerised information systems in connection with pupils, staff, budgets, meals, maintenance, examinations, care, medical services, recruitment, transport, etc.
• Complete and submit all returns/records as required.
• Operate requisitioning procedures including the ordering, purchasing, receiving, checking, storage and distribution of resources.
• Receive, receipt and account for all cash.
• Bank monies and maintain banking records.
• Communicate with relevant personnel and provide assistance in relation to financial procedures.
• Operate the telephone/switchboard, receive visitors and provide hospitality as required.
• Provide word processing/typing, filing, duplication and photocopying in support of administrative processes.
• Sort, screen and distribute all mail.
• Ensure the secure storage of valuable items and confidential documentation.
• Maintain diaries, arrange appointments, meetings and provide a secretarial service for all staff within the school.
• Service meetings and draft minutes as required.
• Assist work placement students with practical tasks and assignments within the school office (where appropriate).
• Such other duties as may be assigned within the level of the post.

This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works.

In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Hold a minimum of five GCSE passes (Grades A*-C) including English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent or higher level qualifications OR have a minimum of three years’ demonstrable experience in an administrative/clerical role.
• Evidence of proficiency in the use of computer packages, to include use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Evidence of knowledge of the requirements of a Clerical Officer.
• General office administrative processes and records.
• Proven effective time management and organisational skills.
• Evidence of a customer focused approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and also independently.
• Evidence of sound interpersonal and communication skills.
• Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos.

SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Have previous experience of working in an administrative role within a school environment.

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’. In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background.