School Support Officer Level 3 - Clytha Primary School

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School Support Officer Level 3 - Clytha Primary School
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Post No. POSN004009 - School Support Officer Level 3 - Clytha Primary School

The Headteacher and Governing Body at Clytha Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and highlt-motivated School Support Officer Level 3 (Grade 5) to join our happy school. This will be a permanent post and will commence on or around Monday 25th November, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.This vacancy has arisen due to the retirement of the current post holder.

Clytha Primary is a successful learning community, focused on igniting a love of learning in all. All members of our school family work together to ensure wellbeing is at the heart of all we do. We are committed to ensuring an engaging and inclusive learning environment where we support each other to develop, thrive and where difference, honesty, kindness and respect are celebrated.

This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established yet forward-thinking school. As a School Support Officer, you will be the first point of contact for parents, children and visitors entering or telephoning the school and it is essential that you have a calm, friendly manner and enjoy working with both adults and children as well as possessing excellent communication skills. The person appointed will be required to provide duties as detailed in the attached job description.

We are looking for somebody who:

• Is highly-professional, forward thinking and flexible in approach
• Is enthusiastic, motivated, caring and able to respond calmly under pressure
• Is a committed team player and role model enjoying working with children and adults
• Is able to demonstrate and promote excellence, equality and high expectations to ensure that all requirements of the position are met to the highest standard
• Is committed to their own professional learning and development
• Is able to build a relationship of mutual respect with the pupils, parents, staff, the Governing Body and our Clytha Family
• Is able to bring passion, energy, enthusiasm and be driven to fulfil the role to the best of their ability
• Holds the relevant qualifications

The successful candidate will be able to work calmly under pressure, developing and nurturing relationships with all of our stakeholders. As a School Support Officer, you will be the first point of contact for parents, children and visitors entering or telephoning the school and it is essential that you have a calm, friendly manner and enjoy working with both adults and children as well as possessing excellent communication skills. The person appointed will be required to provide duties as detailed in the attached job description.

The appointment process will involve a short interview with the Headteacher and a member of the Governing Body and a task.

The Governing Body and Local Authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Working hours will be 37 hours per week, starting from 8:30am-4:30pm on Monday-Thursday and 8:30am-4pm on Friday.

Closing Date for Applications: 20th October, 2024

Shortlisting: Monday 21st October, 2024

Observations and Interviews Scheduled for: Week beginning 4th November, 2024

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.

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 minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd – Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd