Clerk to Governing Body and Headteacher's PACouncil

Clerk to Governing Body and Headteacher's PA - Cwmbran High School

This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming and ambitious school community as we continue our journey towards becoming the school of choice for pupils, staff and families. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the strategic leadership of the school and the effective operation of the Governing Body.

At Cwmbran High School, we have high aspirations for all members of our community. Our aim is to provide consistently high-quality learning and teaching experiences for every pupil within a culture where wellbeing, inclusion and achievement are at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to ensuring that every pupil, from our most vulnerable learners to our most able and talented, is supported to achieve their full potential. We recognise that successful learning requires a personalised approach, meeting the individual needs of each child while promoting both academic success and personal development.

As the Clerk to Governors and Headteacher’s PA you will be a highly skilled, motivated and proactive individual, with a “can do” approach, to provide exceptional administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.

The role is extremely diverse and requires outstanding organisational skills as well as excellent communication skills.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior School Support Officer.

For an informal discussion regarding the application process and vacancy please contact Mrs Lucy Miles (Senior School Support Officer) to discuss this opportunity further: [email protected]  

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally. 

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.