School Support Officer Level 3-Caerleon Comprehensive School

School Support Officer Level 3-Caerleon Comprehensive School
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Post No. EDSCH00075.3 - School Support Officer - (Cover & Examinations) - Caerleon Comprehensive School

The opportunity has arisen to join this highly-successful, thriving and dynamic administration team. The successful candidate will become an integral part of a highly experienced team.

Our school is set in the heart of the beautiful village of Caerleon which is steeped in Roman history and Arthurian legend. Caerleon attracts visitors from all over the world who come and see some of the finest Roman remains in the UK.

Just a short drive from the M4 and the city of Newport, the school enjoys easy accessibility.

The school is popular, highly regarded and has a thriving Sixth Form of 300 pupils. Our catchment area draws pupils in from a wide geographical area.

Results at Key Stage 4 are consistently one of the highest in the region and rank amongst the strongest in Wales.

The school is proud of its inclusive ethos and has a tradition of ‘maximising potential’ for all.

We are looking for a candidate with a ‘can do’ attitude, flexible approach to working and to be able to work on their own initiative. You will be committed to improving the educational outcomes of our pupils and will undertake duties as required to support this aim. You will be able to work calmly under pressure and be an effective team player. Confidentiality is essential due to the nature of duties undertaken.

The main duties of this post are:

• To assist the Examinations and Cover Manager with arranging daily cover/recording sickness absence and deploying cover supervisors.
• To assist the Examinations and Cover Manager with the management of external and internal examinations
• To administer school trips and visits, including liaising with trip leader, parents and managing income
• Other general administrative duties commensurate with the grade.

The vacancy is 37 hours per week (7am - 3pm), on a term time only basis, working 39 weeks of the academic year.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Stuart Foster, Director of Business on 01633 431354

If you feel you have the appropriate qualifications and experience for this role, we would like to hear from you.

Please return completed application form to the school-victoria.corken@caerleoncomprehensive.net

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing Date: Wednesday 10 April 2024 at 10am

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from the minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Our values – Courageous, Positive and Responsible
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