Grade 5, SCP 12 - 17 (£28,598 - £31,022)

Educators Wales; Newport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Newport is seeking a School Support Officer to assist with operations and communications. The ideal candidate will be a proactive professional who can manage social media channels and facilitate teacher cover. This role involves working well under pressure and being part of a supportive team. Excellent organizational skills and creativity are essential. Training will be provided as necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience managing relationships with stakeholders.
• Adept at managing social media channels.
• Innovative and creative communicator.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate cover for absent teachers.
• Manage and develop social media content.
• Work closely with agencies for staffing needs.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to multitask

Strong communication skills

Job description

School Support Officer ( Ops & Comms ) St Julian's School

Salary: Grade 5, SCP 12 - 17 (£28,598 - £31,022)

Job information

Post No. POSN002360 - School Support Officer St Julian's School.

Governors at St Julian’s School are looking to appoint an outstanding school support officer to start as soon as possible.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an improving school, with high expectations and aspirations to become an outstanding school with the autonomy to research and promote new ability to work well as part of a team, adopting a flexible approach as required.

The School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive professional, who is friendly and self‑motivated team player, to join our Business Support Team.

This role would be suitable for an exceptional candidate, who is committed to join a friendly and supportive team and who is willing to contribute to our positive and welcoming school ethos.

As a key member of the Business Support team you will be able to demonstrate experience of managing and developing good relations with all stakeholders. You will be adept at managing and developing social media channels and will have a keen eye for creating impactful and engaging content for internal promotions including the School website. The successful candidate will lead on facilitating the cover for absent teachers, ensuring all the schools cover needs are met on a daily basis. This includes working closely with agencies, and meeting and greeting agency staff when they arrive at the school.

The ideal candidate will work well under pressure, have excellent organisational skills, and the ability to multitask. Training will be provided where necessary. If you are an innovative, creative communicator, we would like to hear from you.

For further information please contact Nia Dale (Personal Assistant to the Headteacher) 01633 224495.

The application form and further information on the post are available from Newport City Council website.

References: You are asked to give the names of two referees, one of which should be your current employer. We will contact the referees of short‑listed candidates prior to the interview.

The successful applicant will be expected to undergo an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencing employment.

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd November. Interview: Monday 1st December.

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.

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