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Administration Assistant - Pencoedtre High School

Job details
Posting date: 19 February 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 March 2026
Location: Barry, The Vale of Glamorgan
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Vale of Glamorgan Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SCH00939

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Summary

Administration Assistant - Pencoedtre High School
Closing date
03-Mar-2026
Reference Number
SCH00939
Location
Barry
Actual salary
£26,824.00 - £28,598.00 per Year
Contract Type
Schools - Various
Position Type
Term Time
About us
Pencoedtre High School is seeking to appoint an experienced Administration Assistant with outstanding interpersonal and organisational skills, as well as the flexibility to adapt to the challenges of the school day. You will work as part of an admin team under the direction of the Office Manager. In addition to general administrative duties, the successful candidate will be required to administer first aid and manage first aid records. For further information please refer to the job description and person specification.
It is an exciting time to join Pencoedtre High School in our new state of the art 21st Century School. We continue, as a school, to make innovative changes to continue our drive for school improvement and to maximise the opportunities for children and young people in our school. The successful candidate will be joining an enthusiastic, committed, supportive and solution-focused team.

Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role
Pay Details: Grade 5 £26,824 - £28,598 (pro rata)

Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern: 35 hrs per week x 39 weeks - Term time only and will include inset days

Description:

We are looking to appoint an Administration Assistant, working within the school’s small administration team. The successful candidate will carry out a variety of administration tasks in addition to reception desk duties.

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