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School Secretary - Part-time

Kingswood Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2578-115S
  • Posted:22/06/2022
  • Pay:Kent Range 3
  • Start Date:1st September 2022
  • App Close Date:03/07/2022 at 12:00
  • Interviews: Wednesday 6th July a.m.

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We are seeking to appoint a friendly, experienced, highly organised and skilled individual to join our busy office team.  The post holder will be a responsible and efficient professional who must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both adults and children.

The successful candidate will be computer literate with competent typing skills and other office administration.  The candidate will have good initiative, the ability to keep calm under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.   Previous school office experience and knowledge of SIMS is desirable, but not essential.

A reliable, flexible nature and attention to detail is most important, and a professional attitude is essential. Predominantly you will be 'front of house' answering the phone, emails, as well as administrative tasks and supporting the office team. Interacting with parents and carers, as well as visitors will be part of the role, so a calm and professional manner is essential.

Basic hours for this permanent position will be for 19.5 hours per week - 8.30am to 3.30pm, Wednesday to Friday, term-time only (& INSET days).

 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

 

 

Information about the school

Kingswood Primary School is situated in beautiful wooded grounds in the village of Kingswood. There are currently 133 pupils on roll who are all making excellent progress. The pupils are organised into mixed year group classes. We provide for the individual needs of the children in our care and expect high standards of achievement from all. Our vision which is strongly supported by all in our community is "Everyone is a learner and every experience is a learning opportunity" - To achieve is to aspire.

Kingswood Primary School is part of the Aspire Federation with Ulcombe Primary School, Platts Heath and Leeds and Broomfield Primary School.

We are dedicated with safeguarding our children and staff and an enhanced DBS check will be carried out as part of the interview process.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Lynsey Sanchez Daviu
  • Address:Kingswood Primary School, Cayser Drive, Kingswood, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3QF
  • Telephone: 01622 842674
  • Email: office@kingswoodkentsch.co.uk

Fax: 01622 842674

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.