Ysgol Derwenfa
Queen Street, Leeswood, Nr.Mold, Flintshire, CH7 4RQ
HEADTEACHER: Mr. Andrew Jones BEd (Hons), C.A.S.E, NPQH, MANumber on Roll: 84
Ages 3-11 years – Primary Education
School Secretary – Administration 4.3
REQUIRED FROM JANUARY 31st 2025
24 hours per week term time only.
Salary and Conditions of Service in accordance with National Joint Council for Local Government Employees.
Salary – Part time 24 hours per week
Administration 4.3a Grade 2 Point 5-8
The Governors at Ysgol Derwenfa are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and dedicated person who will undertake the above role in support of the school community. This is a key role within the school team being front of office and often the first point of call.
The principle responsibilities will include servicing all the administrative needs of the school and those delegated by the Headteacher, and Senior Management Team.
The successful candidate will be educated to a good standard, demonstrating very good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills. The key requisites of this position are professionalism, integrity and confidentiality. Additionally, the post holder must be able to work independently, as part of a team and display enthusiasm and flexibility. The post holder must be self-motivated and willing to work largely unsupervised and must be able to foster a highly organised administrative operation. They must be approachable and friendly as they will be the first contact visitors will have with the school.
Essential skills:
A sound knowledge of digital skills, including word processors and spreadsheets.
The ability to relate well to adults and children.
A caring, trustworthy and honest nature.
Excellent communication skills and to be organised and efficient.
The ability to prioritise your work load.
Flexibility and the ability to adapt in a busy working environment.
The ability to work in a team under directions and independently.
Provide administrative support to the Governing Body as Clerk of the Governing Body
Desirable skills:
Knowledge and experience of SIMS and P2P.
Experience of working in an Educational Setting.
An ability to use basic Welsh language Phrases or has a desire to learn and promote the Welsh language.
Completed Application Forms must be returned or emailed for the attention of the Headteacher and Chair of Governors.
Closing Date: Monday, December 2nd at 12 noon
Interviews will take place on Monday, December 16th.
Opportunities to visit the school are welcome prior to applying for the position. Please phone the school office to arrange a visit.
Ysgol Derwenfa has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are not always able to contact each applicant individually. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date you should assume that your application has not been successful.
We have the right to withdraw this advert early should the position no longer be available.