Clerical Officer in Newtownabbey

Primary Location: Antrim-Newtownabbey-Edmund Rice College

Contract Type: Fixed-Term (May be subject to extension or reduced for any valid reason)

Duration of Contract/Contract End Date: 30th June 2027

Status: Full-Time

Contract Options: Flexible working arrangements available during school holidays (E.g. Option 1, 2, 3)

Hours per Week: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.15pm, Friday 8.30am to 4pm

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO: The Principal

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.

FLEXIBLE WORKING OPTIONS AVAILABLE:

• OPTION 1: You are required to be on duty during school term plus two additional weeks. The timing of the two additional weeks is at the discretion of the Principal of the school.
• OPTION 2: You are required to be on duty for the contracted weekly hours, working during periods of school closure except when on annual leave or other authorised absence.
• OPTION 3: To work as for option 2 with a further option to request periods of unpaid leave during extended school holidays or closures.

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 - ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Evidence of knowledge of the requirements of a Clerical Officer and 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.