Dear Prospective Applicant, Thank you for your interest in applying for the position of Finance and School Support Officer at Abersychan School. Within the application pack are details of the school, a person specification and a job description. I thought it might be useful to provide the following details to help you to decide whether to apply.The school secured funding to build, develop and refurbish many areas of the school premises. From a sports perspective, the new or renovated facilities include a 3G+ pitch, netball courts, changing rooms, sports hall and dance studio. These will be used for school and community use. This role will be crucial in securing their success, particularly with respect to marketing and income generation.
Abersychan School is an 11 – 16 co-educational comprehensive school which meets the needs of children of all abilities. We are a school that is committed to ensuring that all our young people are happy, successful and ready for their lives beyond school. Our expectations and standards are high. We have a highly committed and caring staff who are dedicated to ensuring each child achieves their personal best. The school currently has 770 students, 50 teachers and 58 members of support staff. The school serves an area of significant socio-economic deprivation with 32% of students entitled to FSM and 51% of students living in the 20% most deprived areas of Wales.
The aims of the school are delivered through a strong pastoral system, a commitment to providing high quality learning experiences and an extensive range of sporting, cultural, musical and extracurricular activities. The students are happy, hard-working and positive about the school. They genuinely are an asset to our community and are incredibly friendly. They want to receive a high-quality education and to become successful students. We have fantastic parents and governors, who are extremely supportive in supporting the school to provide the very best education.
If you are excited by the prospect of playing a significant role in helping us achieve our ambitions, have a belief that all students, no matter what their background or ability, can achieve and have a passion for providing an outstanding education, then, we would love to hear from you! In return, we will guarantee you the very best level of support. The Business Team at Abersychan School is relatively new and if you have a passion to secure improvements, then please get in touch!
In the meantime, should you wish to receive further information or would like to visit the school, please do not hesitate to contact the Business Manager, Michelle Jones.Yours faithfully,Rhodri ThomasHeadteacher Closing Date: Midnight Tuesday 4th March 2025
Interview: Friday 14th March 2025
Start Date: ASAP