Clerical Officer

1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.


2. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.


3. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.


4. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. 


5. Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role. 


6. In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.

Hold a minimum of five GCSE passes (Grades A*-C) including English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent or higher level qualifications 

OR  

Have a minimum of three years’ demonstrable experience in an administrative/clerical role   

Shortlisting by Application Form

Evidence of proficiency in the use of computer packages, to include use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Shortlisting by Application Form

Evidence of knowledge of:

• The requirements of a Clerical Officer.


• General office administrative processes and records.

Proven effective time management and organisational skills

Evidence of a customer focused approach to work

Ability to work effectively as a team member and also independently  

Evidence of sound interpersonal and communication skills

Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos. You will find information about the school’s values/ethos on our school website

Experience 

Have previous experience of working in an administrative role within a school environment

Shortlisting by Application Form