School Secretary

Large Primary School - Brilliant Headteacher - Long Term - ASAP Start till December - £95 to £110 per day depending on experience

Join a welcoming and friendly Team as a School Secretary!

The school is in search of a talented School Secretary to provide crucial support to the Headteacher and the school community.

Key Responsibilities:

Secretarial:

• The School Secretary will excel in offering secretarial support to the Headteacher, including diary management and responding to urgent emails.
• They will maintain confidentiality in supporting the Headteacher as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Administrative Extraordinaire:

• Working closely with the senior leadership team, the role involves ensuring the smooth operation of school processes.
• Efficiently managing office systems, including electronic tools and diaries, is essential.

Meetings:

• The School Secretary will coordinate meetings and diligently take minutes.
• They will prepare documents and maintain organised correspondence.

Pupil Database:

• Managing and updating the pupil database (SIMs.net) is a key responsibility, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Handling student admissions data with precision is crucial.

Admissions and Prospectus Powerhouse:

• Actively pursuing rising 5 applications by the Autumn deadline is part of the role.
• Overseeing termly admissions into Nursery provision and coordinating the production of the School Prospectus are key tasks.

Year-End:

• Managing year-end SIMs routines as per the Local Authority (LA) schedule is vital.
• Ensuring smooth transitions for departing students and maintaining accurate termly pupil census data are essential.

Compliance:

• Navigating school policies, including safeguarding and diversity, with care and compliance, is required.
• Maintaining GDPR compliance and confidentiality is a critical aspect of the role.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous administrative experience is advantageous.
• Proficiency in office software is expected.
• Strong organisational and time management skills are necessary.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are essential.
• Attention to detail and discretion are vital.
• A commitment to equal opportunities, diversity, and customer care is required.
• Adaptability to changing responsibilities is appreciated.

Please apply today for this excellent opportunity. If you would like to find out more please email chris.day@twrecruitment or call 01727 236 255