School Support Officer Level 2 - Marshfield Primary School

1. Marshfield Primary School is seeking to appoint an administrator to join the school’s team.
2. The successful candidate will work with all staff at our friendly and inclusive school to develop and provide high quality administrative support for staff, governors, parents and pupils.
3. The successful candidate will enjoy interacting with students, staff and members of our community.

Marshfield Primary School is seeking to appoint an administrator to join the school’s team. The successful candidate will work with all staff at our friendly and inclusive school to develop and provide high quality administrative support for staff, governors, parents and pupils. You should have a warm, friendly and professional approach to join our administrative team. The successful candidate will enjoy interacting with students, staff and members of our community. They will thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Support staff are vital in helping every student achieve excellence and this role is no different. The ideal candidate will understand that they are the face of the school. They will be hard working, resilient, compassionate and eager to make a difference to the lives of our pupils.

In its most recent inspection Estyn stated that: ‘Marshfield Primary School is a stimulating learning environment, in which pupils thrive and make good progress…..they enjoy learning and have positive attitudes to school life.’

We continually strive to sustain high academic standards whilst developing a creative, learner-centred, skills-focused curriculum that is driven by the four purposes and inclusive of all learners.

The appointment is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2025, but working term time only 08.30am to 3.30pm

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• The ability to work as part of a team
• An adaptable, flexible, patient and professional approach to their role
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• High standards of numeracy and literacy
• Experience working with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• SIMS experience is also desirable
• The ability to use their own initiative
• An excellent understanding of safeguarding principles

Candidates will be shortlisted and invited for an interview, and a short 20 minute exercise in MS Word and MS Excel to demonstrate basic knowledge of the packages.

Closing Date: Monday, 30th September

Interviews: Thursday, 3rd October

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.

Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together