School Clerk

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and organised School Clerk to join a busy school office in Merthyr Tydfil on a temporary basis for a minimum of 5 weeks.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working within a school or education environment and will be confident using school administration systems, particularly SIMS and Agresso.

The role will be Monday to Friday, 08:30am to 4:30pm, providing essential administrative support to the school and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day administrative and clerical support to the school.
• Using SIMS to maintain accurate pupil records, attendance and school information.
• Using Agresso for financial and administrative processes, including purchase orders and invoices.
• Responding to telephone calls, emails and enquiries from parents, carers, staff and external agencies.
• Maintaining confidential pupil and staff records.
• Supporting school finance and purchasing procedures.
• Preparing letters, reports, spreadsheets and other documentation.
• Assisting with attendance, admissions and general school administration.
• Liaising with staff, parents, local authority departments and external organisations.
• Providing administrative support to the Headteacher and senior leadership team.
• Ensuring the school office operates efficiently and professionally.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working in a school or education setting.
• Strong working knowledge of SIMS.
• Experience using Agresso or a similar finance system.
• Good knowledge of school administrative procedures and systems.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A professional and approachable manner.
• An understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding within a school environment.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced School Clerk looking for a temporary position in Merthyr Tydfil, with the assignment expected to last for a minimum of 5 weeks.