School Secretary
| Posting date: | 25 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £16,848 pa |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 April 2026 |
| Location: | Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0AP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1542203 |
Summary
Working within a job share the School Secretary is responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the School Office and acting as the first point of contact for parents and visitors to the School, presenting the school in an efficient and professional manner. The School Office is open from 7:30 am to 6pm during term time and 9am to 4pm during the school holidays. The two school secretaries are responsible for covering the School Office opening hours on a job share basis, due to this there is some flexibility in working hours and days. Reducing hours further during school holidays or term-time only may be considered. It is anticipated that the job-share contract will run from June 2026 for one year. We are looking for two candidates who are: Highly organised with a positive attitude.Excellent communicators with the ability to build relationships.Enthusiastic and caring. Hours, Salary & Benefits:Contract: Part Time, Temporary Maternity Cover (One Year). Hours: 24 hrs per week, year round. 24 hrs pw on average across the year. Based on 26 hrs pw during term-time and 19 hrs pw during school holidays. There are two vacancies, each being offered with an average of 24 hrs pw. Salary: £16,848 paStart Date: June 2026Benefits:5% employer pensionCycle to work scheme and shopping discount cardPersonal accident at work coverComplimentary lunchesPaid holiday and bank holidays.Access to the group's counselling schemeJob Description:With the School Secretary Job Share, take responsibility for the management and organisation of the School Office, including effective internal handovers. To maintain confidentiality at all times including implementing data protection policies, security of information and confidential files.To maintain an up to date and accurate pupil and staff database on the school management information systems.To coordinate First Aid in the school and be responsible for keeping accident records and reporting, pupil medicine records and first aid kits. This will also include overseeing individual pupil care plans, allergy and dietary information and liaising with staff and parents. To maintain secure procedures for admitting visitors to the school including operating the main gate when any visitors arrive, signing in and checking out all visitors, issuing of visitor badge, etc. To maintain accurate registers of children on site and attending after school clubs, trips and sporting events. Ensure processes are in place to monitor attendance and punctuality, including providing information for the Senior Leadership Team.To carry out administrative tasks as required by the Head / School Business Manager.Person Specification:A highly organised, efficient and effective individual, with a positive attitude.Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.Enthusiasm for education and a willingness to contribute to all aspects of school life.An understanding of the confidential nature of the role, strong ethics and a total commitment to maintaining confidences.Strong IT skills.Accuracy and attention to detail.Previous administrative experience is essential, experience in educational settings would be an advantage but not essential.A Paediatric/Emergency First Aid at Work qualification would be an advantage, but training can be given.
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