32.5 hours per week (08:30 – 15:30)
Term Time
The Governing Body of Coety Primary School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Administrative Assistant to join our dedicated and welcoming team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, highly organised and enthusiastic individual who thrives in a busy, people-focused environment.
At Coety Primary, we are proud to be an innovative and forward-thinking school where collaboration, positivity and high expectations underpin everything we do. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellence and who will play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of our school.
This is more than an administrative role, it is an opportunity to become a key member of a team that is passionate about making a difference for our children, families and wider community.
Why join us?
At Coety Primary School, you will be part of a thriving and inclusive community where:
- Exceptional, enthusiastic and engaging pupils make every day rewarding
- Strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community create a genuine sense of belonging and shared purpose
- A collaborative and dedicated staff team support and value one another
- Professional learning and development are prioritised to help you grow
- A positive, forward-looking environment drives continuous improvement
- You can play a key role during an exciting period of transformation
The successful candidate will:
- Build positive relationships with children, staff, parents/carers and the wider community
- Be proactive, flexible and a strong team player
- Take pride in their work and maintain high professional standards
- Manage and prioritise a varied workload effectively and meet deadlines
- Communicate confidently and professionally with a range of stakeholders and external agencies
- Work on their own initiative while contributing fully as part of a team
- Embrace professional learning and be willing to support and train others
This is an exciting time to join Coety Primary School. As we continue our journey of improvement and transformation, this newly developed role will be central to strengthening our administrative provision and supporting our whole school community.
We are inviting prospective candidates to have a tour of the school on Monday, 8th June, at 17:15. If you would like to attend this visit, please liaise and confirm your attendance with Mrs Rhian Phillips, the school’s Business Manage by Friday 5th June – 01656 754 990 or email adminmanager@coetyps.bridgend.cymru.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
Visit for prospective candidates: 08 June 2026
Closing Date: 17 June 2026
Shortlisting Date: 19 June 2026
Interview Date: 24 June 2026
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