Mayfield (On-Site)
Permanent, Part time
£27,829 - £28,486 per annum pro rata
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Job introduction
About the role
Mayfield CEP currently has 137 children on roll. We are one of four schools (Mayfield, Five Ashes, Frant & Mark Cross) who belong to The Weald Federation, which was formed in 2019.
We are looking for a Federation School Secretary to join our team. Previous school based experience is preferred - however training will be provided where necessary.
The contract is for Term Time plus one (term time (39 weeks) plus one week).
The successful candidate will be:
- reliable and committed to the smooth running of the school.
- highly organised and computer literate with an eye for detail.
- able to maintain confidentiality.
- able to offer a warm welcome to visitors and communicate effectively.
- able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- able to maintain efficient record keeping systems.
Mayfield CE Primary can offer you:-
- Friendly and supportive colleagues who work effectively as a team.
- A caring school and village community.
- Children who are well behaved, inquisitive and keen to learn.
- Supportive parents.
- A commitment to continuing professional development for all staff.
If you would like to apply to join our staff team, please contact the school via email on mayfieldoffice@thewealdfederation.org for an application pack. Completed applications should be returned to mayfieldoffice@thewealdfederation.org.
Closing date: 9am Monday 21st April 2025
Interviews: w/c 22nd April 2025
Working pattern: Part-time (Monday-Friday 8.15am-3.45pm), Term-time only (working for 40 weeks per year plus 6 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is part-time and term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
Additional information
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.
DBS
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
Work Permits
We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
Reasonable adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.