Job Description

The successful applicant will provide a high standard of secretarial and administrative support within our school. We would like to appoint a well-organized, efficient and hardworking team member, able to provide a warm welcome to parents and visitors within our school community. Applicants will liaise very closely with parents, staff and children as the first point of contact within our school. The ability to cope with a large number of different tasks simultaneously is a pre requisite of this post. A calm manner is essential! A high level of organizational skills, outstanding interpersonal skills and a sense of humor are essential to this role. Confidentiality in all matters is of the utmost importance.

Experience within a school office environment would be beneficial but is not essential, as training will be given. The school also employs a School Business Manager and Administrations Manager who are responsible for the day to day management of the school finances, HR and premises matters.

• A friendly, approachable manner.
• Up to date it and word processing skills.
• Experience of using a school database (or a willingness to learn) – we use pupil asset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• A secure understanding and knowledge of gdpr.
• Ability to be well organized and tidy.
• Ability to communicate confidently with a range of different people.
• Ability to work well as part of a small team.
• A willingness to use their initiative.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

We pride ourselves on creating a safe and secure environment, where children feel confident and visitors are warmly welcomed. Our school secretary is a fundamental role within our school. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join a dedicated, hardworking and very friendly team.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities