Job Title
School Secretary / Receptionist
Working Hours
Hours of work: 30.5 per week. Working pattern: Part‑time, term‑time only (40 weeks per year plus 6.2 weeks annual leave). Pro‑rata salary.
Overview
We are looking for a School Secretary / Receptionist for our wonderful rural primary school in Upper Dicker near Hailsham. Park Mead has a strong family feel, with a creative approach to all aspects of school life and a vision of nurturing life‑long learners.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have a good level of education with experience of producing documents to a high standard and of undertaking a range of clerical and administrative duties, including dealing with attendance administration efficiently and communicating to parents in a professional and timely manner. A working knowledge of Arbor, Word and Excel would be desirable.
Qualifications & Criteria
* Highly organised and able to prioritise own workload.
* Understands how essential the role is to the smooth running of the school.
* Is nurturing and has excellent communication skills.
* Shows sensitivity and objectivity when dealing with confidential issues.
* Has the ability to work as part of a team.
* Is willing to undertake safeguarding and first aid training as required.
Benefits
* Friendly, positive children and parents.
* Dedicated, hardworking colleagues who work as a team.
* A supportive leadership team and Governing Body.
* A commitment to professional development.
* A beautiful location in rural Sussex with magnificent grounds.
Contact
Phone: 01323 844247
Email: office@parkmead.e-sussex.sch.uk
Address: Park Mead School, Michelham Priory Rd, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, BN27 3QP
Application
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact the school office. The post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018 – the successful candidate must demonstrate that they are not disqualified under this regulation. If found disqualified, the offer will be subject to a waiver and receipt of a waiver from Ofsted. We do not accept CVs.
Application pack can be downloaded from: https://pioneerfederation.co.uk/vacancies/
Safeguarding & Compliance
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 an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Service. For further information about this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. All school‑based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
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