School Secretary (Ticehurst and Flimwell CE Primary School)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 26 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Friday 10 January 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Ticehurst and Flimwell CE Primary School, Steellands Rise, Ticehurst, East Sussex, TN5 7DH
Phone: 01580 200344
Email: recruitment@ticehurst.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: https://ticehurst.e-sussex.sch.uk/
 
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.

About the role

Are you an organised, and efficient individual with excellent communication skills? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are looking for an enthusiastic and approachable School Secretary to join our team to work 4 days a week in term time, with some additional days through the school holidays. Normal working hours are 8.15am to 3:45pm Monday to Friday.
As our School Secretary, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of the school office, including school admissions and providing exceptional customer service.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Creating a positive impression and experience of the school as the first point of contact.
• Efficiently managing the day-to-day school office operations.
• Managing daily pupil attendance/absence.
• Managing the Senior Leadership Team’s diary.
• Managing the school admissions process, maximising the conversion rate of enquiries to registrations.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in secretarial or administrative roles, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and ability to prioritise workloads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in Arbor MIS

Tours/visits are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by ringing the school office on 01580 200344 or email office@ticehurst.e-sussex.sch.uk

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

For more information and to apply for the above post: Please see attached job description and person specification along with the application form for completion.
Completed applications should be emailed to the office at recruitment@ticehurst.e-sussex.sch.uk

Additional information

 

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.

 
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

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.

 

Company information

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.