Job Advert: Grade 4 Clerical Officer – Vine Tree Primary School Position: Clerical Officer Location: Vine Tree Primary School, Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8AD Salary: Grade 4, £24,790-£25,183, 28.75 hours per week, pro rata per annum (38 weeks) Working Hours: 8.30am – 3.15pm Monday to Friday (1 hour lunch break) Start Date: Mid-January 2025 Contract: Permanent, Part Time About Us: At Vine Tree Primary School, we are committed to providing a positive and inclusive educational environment where all our students can thrive. We pride ourselves on our collaborative, community-oriented atmosphere, and we are seeking a skilled Clerical Officer to support our mission by managing the school’s finances, resources, and operational functions. Who we’re looking for: We are looking for a candidate who is reliable, organised, has initiative and take pride in their work. Is friendly with a good sense of humour. They will be one of the first points of contact for any parents and visitors to the school and would need to have a positive and friendly attitude when dealing with people both face to face and on the telephone. Qualifications and Experience : Grade C or above in both Maths and English (or equivalent). Experience in an educational or public sector environment preferred but not essential. Skills : Excellent numeracy, analytical, and organizational skills. A good knowledge of word processing packages, office procedures, practices and equipment. Is a team player who is able to liaise and communicate effectively with staff, parent, children and others by telephone and in person. Is able to prioritise and organise workload to meet deadlines, cope with interruptions and remain calm Is able to support the School Bursar in financial matters. Can assist in collecting, counting, and reconciling monies received into the office. Is able to place orders and invoices, coding and passing for payment. Is able to input information and manage the school website and Facebook page. Has skills to process and compile documentation including the production of letters to parents. Has the ability to maintain pupil records including registration, administration and the transfer procedures on Arbor. Why Join Vine Tree Primary? This is an excellent opportunity to work in a vibrant, supportive environment where your skills in office procedures will help make a difference in the lives of our children. We offer a collaborative and nurturing workplace committed to professional development and supporting staff wellbeing. How to Apply: Please submit your application detailing your suitability for the role, closing date for applications is Midday, Friday 10 th January 2025. For more information about the role, please contact us on 01270 661526. Vine Tree Primary School is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. "This Authority/school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment" It is a condition of your employment that you notify the head teacher immediately of anything now or in the future that affects, or might affect, your suitability to work in the School, including any cautions, warnings, convictions, orders or other determinations made in respect of you or a member of your household that would render you disqualified from working with children under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009, replacement or similar legislation. Failure to notify will be a serious matter, considered as gross misconduct under the Disciplinary processes, and could result in summary dismissal.