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General School Secretary - Part Time - Term Time

St Anselm's Catholic Primary School, Dartford

  • Ref:KCC886-3728-83S
  • Posted:16/09/2019
  • Pay:KR 4 £17,498 - £18,611 pro rata
  • Start Date:January 2020
  • App Close Date:30/10/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:4th November 2019

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General School Secretary (term time only) plus 10 days

Part-time

KR4 £17,498 - £18,611 (pro rata) 27 hours per week, term time only plus 10 days (40 weeks per year). Working Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday 8am-12pm, Thursday and Friday 8am-4pm.

Are you an enthusiastic, flexible and hard working person with a good sense of humour?

We are looking for new members of our office team and seeking to appoint a general secretary to deal with enquiries, greeting and welcoming children, parents and visitors to our friendly and successful school.

Excellent organisational skills are required to cope with the demands of dealing with a variety of tasks and the ability to adapt to any situation. Good literacy, numeracy and computer skills (word and excel) are essential. A knowledge of SIMS and experience of working in a school would be desirable.

The day to day role of General School Secretary will include the following:

  • Answering office phone and email
  • Maintaining the school diary
  • Maintaining the school website
  • Recording pupil absence and lateness
  • Composing and typing letters and other forms of communication including the weekly newsletter and letters/forms sent out at regular intervals
  • Collating and filing received information and making sure that this is always kept up to date and accessible
  • Ensuring visitors to the school are welcomed and have the relevant safeguarding/ health and safety information provided
  • Working alongside the PSA to log and maintain any pupil medicines
  • Organising supply teacher agency cover where necessary
  • Arrange parent consultation appointments
  • Undertake the role of Educational Visits Coordinator, organising off-site trips and in-school events using EVOLVE
  • Maintaining pupil files and records and parental consent
  • Supporting the HR and Clerical Administrator with the admissions process
  • Managing the school’s GDPRiS system

This is a term time only post; the successful candidate will be required to work 38 weeks of the year plus an additional 10 days.The governors welcome and encourage visits from all interested applicants, therefore, should you wish to arrange an appointment, please call our school office on 01322 225173 or email mrswoodhams@st-anselms.kent.sch.uk

St Anselm’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all appointments are made subject to suitable references and receipt of an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing date for applications: 30th October 2019 

Interviews are scheduled for: 4th Novemeber 2019

Start Date: January 2020

Information about the school

St Anselm’s is a thriving one-form entry Catholic primary school with 211 children. We are a happy, welcoming and ambitious school community, proud of our strong Catholic ethos, which lies at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with parents, carers and our parish community to create a caring and effective learning environment where children are encouraged to flourish academically, socially and spiritually. Expectations are high, and so too are the rewards: children leave St Anselm’s confident, responsible and well-prepared for the next stage of their learning journey.

What makes St Anselm’s special?

• A joyful and caring atmosphere – our children are happy, enthusiastic and eager to learn.

• A dedicated team – our teachers, teaching assistants and support staff go above and beyond to ensure every child feels valued and achieves their best.

• Strong partnerships – with families, carers and St Vincent’s Parish, creating a true sense of community.

• An inspiring curriculum – designed to spark curiosity, develop creativity and thinking skills, and nurture spirituality.

Our Achievements:

We are proud to celebrate several recent successes that reflect the strength and dedication of our school community:

• Ofsted Inspection (January 2025): Outstanding in both Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development. Inspectors highlighted the kindness, resilience and responsibility of our pupils, as well as their enthusiasm for learning.

• Catholic Schools Inspectorate (February 2024): Outstanding in all areas, recognising the strength of our Catholic life and mission.

• Wellbeing Award for Schools (July 2025): The report praised the exceptional leadership of wellbeing at all levels, highlighting our strong sense of community, embedded support systems, and unwavering focus on the wellbeing of every child, parent and member of staff.

• OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning): Awarded the prestigious Platinum Standard Quality Mark (September 2025) for our commitment to high-quality play opportunities.

These achievements highlight our commitment to nurturing confident, well-rounded children who embrace challenge, show respect for others, and live out strong values in everything they do.

At St Anselm’s, we believe education should be inspiring, supportive and rooted in joy. Together, with our families and parish, we strive to create a school where children and staff truly thrive.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01322 224937

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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.