This is a very exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team of staff at Penygarn Community Primary School. Our vibrant, innovative school is located in Pontypool with 366 pupils on roll which includes a full-time nursery. Inclusion and Wellbeing are at the heart of the school, providing pastoral and learning support across the whole age and This is a very exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team of staff at Penygarn Community Primary School.
Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior School Support Assistant with proven organisational skills to join the administrative team of this vibrant and happy school.
This role is integral to ensure all financial and administrative systems and processes are led in an effective and efficient way. The successful candidate will also lead, operate, maintain and develop the human resources process and practice of the School in co-operation with the Management team and the Governing Body. You will be expected to work in partnership with relevant members of the Local Authority and to support GDPR and any subject access requests, freedom of information requests and pupil information from police.
A front facing role, you will set the tone of our relationships with families, agencies and the wider community. You will deliver high quality an effective line management to support the School Support Officers and Midday Supervisors and ensure that training, support and supervision are implemented in line with appraisal processes.
We are keen to hear from candidates with relevant office management experience, who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get involved and with a passion for being at the heart of a school community.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Lindsay Smith, Headteacher, Penygarn Community Primary School.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Torfaen County Borough Council strive 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.
You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
Shortlisting: 18th June 2025
Interviews: 23rd June 2025
Penygarn Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.