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School Secretary - Full-time

Worth Primary School, Deal

  • Ref:KCC886-2327-52S
  • Posted:24/06/2022
  • Pay:KR4 / 5
  • Start Date:1st September 2022
  • App Close Date:11/07/2022 at 09:00
  • Interviews:19th/20th July 2022

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Due to a phased retirement of our long serving member of staff a vacancy for the role of main office secretary is available.

This position is for 37hrs per week, term time + staff development days, on KR 4 / 5 depending on experience. Minimum actual salary £16,752.

The successful applicant should be friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking.   They will be the face of Worth Primary School and will ensure a warm and bubbly welcoming, professional reception to all children, parents, carers, staff and visitors.   Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential.

In addition, candidates will need to be positive, highly confidential with all matters, have a professional attitude and be well organised. They will be the first point of call for all visitors to the school office as well as for any incoming calls.   Excellent typing skills, knowledge of relevant computer software and a good level of education, including GCSE English and Maths, are essential. The post requires the ability to be methodical, organised and the ability to prioritise work within a busy environment.

We wish to appoint someone who has:

  • Experience of working within an office environment, essentially a school setting.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • A friendly, flexible and professional approach, particularly when multi-tasking under pressure.
  • A good working knowledge of office management systems such as Microsoft Word/Excel
  • The ability to prioritise workload to ensure office systems operate efficiently for the smooth running of the school.
  • You will have a positive approach to working with children and a commitment to our safeguarding procedures.

Please read the job description for a more detailed explanation of what the job entails.

We warmly welcome visits to the school or for further information please contact 01304 612148.

Information about the school

Worth Primary School is a lovely, small village school with a fantastic atmosphere. We have a team of experienced, dedicated staff and the children achieve well. We promote learning at all levels for pupils, staff and other members of our school and village community. Our school motto is "Lifelong learning".

The school is part of the DEALT academy.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01304 619180

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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.