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MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
EDWARDSVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Cardiff Road, Treharris
Tel: 01685 351824

E-Mail: appointments@Edwardsville.merthyr.sch.uk
N.O.R. 330

School Clerk
Grade 3 - 37.5 hours SCP 7 – 12

8:15 am -4:15pm Monday to Friday

Permanent (Term time only on a pro rata basis)

Edwardsville Primary School is looking to appoint a skilled Administration Clerk. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills (oral and written), good time management, the ability to cope under pressure and the ability to relate well to children, staff, parents and visitors to the school.

This role will include:
General daily procedures
Assisting in developing positive relationships with parents
Managing manual and computerised record/information systems including SIMs
Undertaking complex financial administration procedures and cash handling
Liaising with parents and carers regarding dinner money balances and any relevant welfare issues

The successful candidate will be:

• be highly organised with excellent inter-personal skills.
• be welcoming to the school community and visitors.
• be able to work effectively as part of a dedicated hard-working team.
• be able to demonstrate excellent ICT, literacy and numeracy skills.
• be able to demonstrate a high level of personal initiative.
• be trustworthy and professional.
• have a Minimum of a grade C in GCSE Maths and English
• be able to prioritise tasks on a day-to-day basis.
• have experience of using information management systems and strong IT skills
• have a high level of verbal and written communication standards
• have a proven ability to show reliability and to work to meet key deadlines

Why join us?
As our School Clerk, you’ll be able to take pride in ensuring a friendly and courteous port of call is available for any enquiries, contributing as a key part of a wider team to ensure daily administrative operations run smoothly. You’ll have access to training and professional development opportunities within this post, building on key skills to ensure you have a comprehensive and full working knowledge of administration.

In return we offer:
An excellent and friendly school to work in.
A professional, positive and hard-working team.

Closing date: Monday 7th October 2024 @ 12pm
Short listing: Tuesday 8th October 2024
Interviews and practical assessment: Wednesday 16th October 2024

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please email your completed application forms to: appointments@Edwardsville.merthyr.sch.uk

Edwardsville Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a thorough vetting process including an enhanced DBS check.

Application forms can be completed online at www.merthyr.gov.uk

If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than Monday 7th October 2024 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the closing date.

Email: Human.Resources Admin@merthyr.gov.uk

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council encourages applications from Welsh speakers. Application forms may be submitted in Welsh and any applications completed in Welsh will not be treated any less favourably than those submitted in English.

If you are successfully shortlisted for interview please contact human.resourcesadmin@merthyr.gov.uk to let us know if you would like your interview to be conducted through the medium of Welsh.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.