School Secretary
- Good practical knowledge, skills and experience of working in an office environment.
- Practical experience of word processing, e-mail & other office electronic applications.
- Good typing, word processing and oral & written skills.
- Good organisational skills and communication skills.
- Excellent personal presentation.
- Professional, tactful & sensitive.
- Discreet & confidential
- Ability to work on own initiative and within a team.
- Enjoys working with young people.
- Displays an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.
- a happy, welcoming environment where children and staff enjoy coming to school
- a supportive governing body and staff team
- excellent opportunities to further develop your skills and expertise
Further details about the role
Stoke Climsland School are looking to recruit a school secretary to work in our busy school office. This a permanent position for 24 hours per week, term time only.
The school is looking for a committed, enthusiastic, flexible and hardworking team member, to work alongside our existing school team. You will work ‘front of house’ and be the first point of contact for parents, staff and visitors, both in person and on the telephone.Assisting with pupil welfare is also an important part of the position.
The role will include:
- Answering all incoming calls and being the first point of contact for parents/carers and visitors.
- Welcoming visitors to the school.
- Opening, sorting and distributing incoming mail.
- Providing administrative support such as filing, photocopying, typing letters and producing the school newsletter.
- Keeping accurate records of pupil/staff data (including attendance).
- Carrying out personnel administration and maintaining staff files.
- Other varied duties associated with this role (please see attached job description).
The successful applicant must possess excellent communication skills, be numerate and have relevant ICT skills. They should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, demonstrate the ability to work using their own initiative and be discreet and confidential.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment will be subject to the successful candidate undertaking an enhanced (DBS) disclosure barring check.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.