Finance and School Support Officer - Abersychan Comprehensive School

Cyflog: £28,142 - £31,022 Pro Rata | Grade 5

Start date: January 2026 or ASAP

Thank you for your interest in applying for the position of Finance and School Support Officer at Abersychan School. Within this application pack are details of the school, a person specification, and a job description. I thought it might be useful to provide the following details to help you to decide whether to apply.

The school secured funding to build, develop, and refurbish many areas of the school premises. From a sports perspective, the new or renovated facilities include a 3G+ pitch, netball courts, changing rooms, sports hall, and dance studio. These will be used for school and community use. This role will be crucial in securing their success, particularly with respect to marketing and income generation. Abersychan School is an 11 - 16 co-educational comprehensive school which meets the needs of children of all abilities. We are a school that is committed to ensuring all our young people are happy, successful, and ready for their lives beyond school. Our expectations and standards are high. We have a highly committed and caring staff who are dedicated to ensuring each child achieves their personal best. The school currently has 740 students, 46 teachers and 56 members of support staff. The school serves an area of significant socio-economic deprivation with 30% of students entitled to FSM and 51% of students living in the 20% most deprived areas of Wales. The aims of the school are delivered through a strong pastoral system, a commitment to providing high quality learning experiences, and an extensive range of sporting, cultural, musical, and extracurricular activities. The students are happy, hard-working, and positive about the school. They genuinely are an asset to our community and are incredibly friendly. They want to receive a high-quality education and to become successful students. We have fantastic parents and governors, who are extremely supportive in supporting the school to provide the very best education. If you are excited by the prospect of playing a significant role in helping us achieve our ambitions, have a belief that all students, no matter what their background or ability, can achieve and have a passion for providing an outstanding education, then, we would love to hear from you! In return, we will guarantee you the very best level of support. The Business Team at Abersychan School is relatively new and if you have a passion to secure improvements, then please get in touch! In the meantime, should you wish to receive further information or would like to visit the school, please do not hesitate to contact the Business Manager, David Williamson-Dicken via david.williamson-dicken@abersychanschool.co.uk .

Closing Date: 11.59pm 4th December 2025

Interview: 9th December 2025

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.