Job Description
We are recruiting an Administration Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 19.50 hours per week (8.15am – 12pm, 12.30pm - 3.15pm 3 days per week – being flexible around the days on a weekly basis would be an advantage). Working Weeks TTO: 38 Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed Term until 31st August 2027 and Term Time Only Location: Cwmcarn Primary School We pay an attractive salary of £12,514 and offer access to training and development opportunities. To start as soon as possible (pending recruitment and safeguarding checks), likely mid-November. The Governing Body of Cwmcarn Primary School is seeking to appoint a Clerk. An approachable, reliable and professional person is required for undertaking this demanding but rewarding role within the school office. Cwmcarn Primary is a happy, friendly community school. The school had a very strong ESTYN inspection in September 2024 and also includes 3 local authority resources bases. The school clerk has an important role, central to all aspects of school life. Previous Admin experience is essential. Efficient organisational skills, excellent IT skills and the ability to welcome pupils, parents and visitors to our school are essential. The clerk is required to support the Headteacher is all aspects of the administration of running the school. Other tasks include managing the website and cashless catering. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have a flexible attitude, work positively as part of our team and enjoy working in an environment with the children, including children with complex needs. For the role, we ask that you have: Good numeracy/literacy skills. Keyboard/computer skills. Experience in general clerical/administrative work. We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list. After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mrs Beard-Robbins, Head Teacher on 01 49 5 27 04 94 Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 21st October 2026. Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 22nd October 2026. Interviews will talk place Friday 23rd October 2026. Application forms are available from the ETEACH website or the school. Application forms can be requested from the school office please ring 01 49 5 27 04 94. Completed application form need to be returned to the school. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. This vacancy has been processed in English only because there is no Welsh requirement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.