Hours of work: 18
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time working for 40 weeks per year plus 6.2 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service.
As the position is part-time, term-time, the above salary will be pro rata.
Closing date: 17th October 2025, 12pm
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School, Market Road, Battle, TN33 0HQ.
Telephone:
Email: .e-
Website: www.battlelangton.e-
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
We are looking for a reliable, organised and approachable School Secretary to join our friendly school team on a part-time basis. This important role involves providing administrative support to the Headteacher and acting as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies.
This role is for Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 1.00pm, term time only.
Your responsibilities will include managing calls and enquiries, scheduling appointments, handling incoming and outgoing correspondence, and producing school documents.
You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate pupil records, assisting with school admissions and attendance, organising trips and transport, and supporting the day-to-day operations of the school office. A confident and calm presence is essential, along with the ability to prioritise tasks and handle confidential information sensitively.
The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills (including Word and Excel), excellent communication abilities, and a methodical approach to their work. Experience in a school environment and knowledge of Arbor is highly desirable.
In return, we offer a supportive and welcoming environment, consistent part-time hours, staff benefits including assistance with wraparound care for children attending the school and opportunities for training and development.
We look forward to welcoming new members to our staff team and we would recommend that potential applicants visit the school. Please contact the school to arrange a visit.
Please contact the school's Business Manager at .e- for further information and an application pack.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
Additional Information
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 Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to .
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.