JOB INFORMATION

Post No. POSN000674 - School Support Officer - Alway Primary School
The salary is pro rata based on 35 hrs per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time only, plus staff training days) 8.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday
The governing body are looking to appoint a School Support Officer that shares the Alway Primary School vision, our school motto is ‘Always feel Proud’ this relates to every area of school life – learning, teaching, behaviour, environment and atmosphere. It means that every member of our school goes that ‘extra mile’ to make the school the best it can be.
Opportunity to work in a welcoming and nurturing school environment
The successful candidate will work with the Senior School Support Officer in providing business support for the school. Experience of Microsoft Office and school based systems (SIMS and Parent Pay) together with and understanding of GDPR would be beneficial.

Under the instruction/guidance of senior staff, you will be responsible for undertaking administrative, financial and organisational processes within the school and would be expected to be professional at all times whilst delivering a first-class customer service to parents and outside agencies. The ability to work calmly with accuracy under pressure will be essential. Duties include:

• Dealing with sensitive reception/visitor etc. matters.
• Contribute to the planning, development and organisation of support service systems / procedures / policies.
• Organise school trips/events, etc.
• Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems, e.g. Parent Pay, SIMS.
• Undertake general financial administration, e.g. receiving invoices, processing orders of supplies, compile and maintain school inventory.
• Produce lists/information/data as required, e.g. pupil data
• Maintain accurate pupil records while adhering to General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
• Undertake typing and word processing and other IT-based tasks.
• Complete and submit complex forms, returns, etc., including those to outside agencies, e.g. National Assembly for Wales.
• Manage the procedures for notifying the relevant body of staffing/payroll changes for implementation

For more information regarding the position please contact Mrs Elizabeth Heslop on 01633 277905 or email alway.primary@newportschools.wales
Closing date: Monday 30th June 2025
Shortlisting: Tuesday 1st July 2025
Interviews: TBC
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.

• Dealing with sensitive reception/visitor etc. matters.
• Contribute to the planning, development and organisation of support service systems / procedures / policies.
• Organise school trips/events, etc.
• Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems, e.g. Parent Pay, SIMS.
• Undertake general financial administration, e.g. receiving invoices, processing orders of supplies, compile and maintain school inventory.
• Produce lists/information/data as required, e.g. pupil data
• Maintain accurate pupil records while adhering to General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
• Undertake typing and word processing and other IT-based tasks.
• Complete and submit complex forms, returns, etc., including those to outside agencies, e.g. National Assembly for Wales.
• Manage the procedures for notifying the relevant body of staffing/payroll changes for implementatio