Framfield, Near Uckfield (On-Site)
Contract, Part time
£27,829 - £28,486 per annum pro rata
13 per week
Job introduction
About the role
School Secretary
Part Time, Thursday and Friday weekly 8:30 - 3:30pm (1/2 hour lunch),
6.5 hours a day, 13 hours a week. Term Time only.
Grade Single Status 7, spinal point 18 (£27829)-19 (£28486) PA, Pro Rata.
Framfield CEP School, part of the St Thomas á Becket Church of England Federation is looking for a new member of staff to welcome to their existing inclusive and friendly staff team.
We are looking for a friendly, highly motivated, methodical and energetic School Secretary to work in our busy and thriving school office for a total of 13 hours a week, 6.5 hours a day. This position is a job share.
The list is not exhaustive but your work will include: dealing with admissions, organising school trips, putting together the fortnightly school newsletter, data input into Arbor (the Schools information database). You will be responsible for general office duties, administration of day to day pupil data, Parent/Carer support, secretarial support for the Headteacher and teaching staff, liaison with parents, governors and visitors.
Strong ICT skills are essential. Experience with Arbor, ParentMail/ParentPay desirable but training will be given as required.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills being able to deal with a variety of people in person, on the phone and online; you will be experienced and comfortable using computers as maintenance of electronic pupil records will be part of the job, you will enjoy challenges and have a strategic thought process; you will have experience of office routines and a commitment to develop professionally. You will be able to manage your own time efficiently. The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory eDBS check.
Closing date for applications to be received into the School Office: Wednesday 16th April 2025.
Interviews will take place: Thursday 24th April 2025.
For further information, an application pack and/or an informal chat please contact Mrs Roberts, Interim Headteacher, 01825 890 258, office@framfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk despite being the Easter break, the office email address will be monitored.
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.