[ref. h24415324] School Secretary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a personable and highly organised School Administrator to join our welcoming village school. The successful candidate will play a vital role in creating a positive and inviting atmosphere for all visitors, staff, and pupils, embodying the warm and nurturing ethos that defines our school community.
The ideal candidate will have exceptional time management skills, be able to juggle multiple priorities, and remain calm as plans change. Flexibility and adaptability are key, as no two days are the same in a dynamic school environment. We are looking for someone who is not only efficient and proactive but also approachable and friendly, ensuring that every interaction reflects the inclusive, supportive nature of our school.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual who is keen to make a real impact at the heart of our school. If you have a passion for contributing to a positive learning environment, we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
At Cardinham School we have the motto “Discover. Be Inspired. Succeed”.
Our curriculum is designed to inspire enthusiasm so pupils are motivated to acquire a range of knowledge and become the best they can be. Our approach enables our children to make meaningful links with their learning.
Cardinham is a rural school with excellent access to the countryside. We celebrate this uniqueness by ensuring children have regular opportunities to utilise the outdoors in their learning. We have a strong sense of community cohesion and celebrate this by enabling children to become involved in the community, through celebration of local traditions and enabling them to take an active part in events throughout the year.
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.