School Secretary - Kensington and Chelsea - Flexible Start

School Secretary

Kensington and Chelsea

£25,000

Full time / permanent

Flexible start date

We are looking to appoint a full-time School Secretary at our popular co-ed school in the heart of Notting Hill to join a highly committed, friendly and passionate team.

The successful candidate will have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and have good organisational and administrative skills. At the centre of everything that goes on in school, duties will be varied, including looking after the children’s needs, supporting colleagues and parents and being the first point of call for all visitors. Good personal presentation, a friendly disposition and a willingness to participate in school life are considered important qualities for this position.

The role will also include other additional administrative responsibilities which will be tailored to the interests of the successful candidate.

Previous school experience is not essential but the candidate must have excellent written English and strong secretarial, organisational and computer skills.

The salary will be circa £25,000 per annum, depending on experience plus an additional responsibility allowance as appropriate. We offer free school lunches and 6 weeks' holiday to be taken in school holidays.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree - Desirable/Not essential
• A-level's or Equivalent
• GCSE'S or Equivalent

Knowledge Understanding and Skills:

• Ability to work with a range of people with the aim of ensuring the safety and welfare of children
• Excellent record keeping skills and attention to detail, in order to produce reports, take minutes of meetings, and produce documents.
• Excellent time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff and other stakeholders
• High level of competency in ICT (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate sound organisational skills, work under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of safeguarding within schools
• Understanding of dealing with sensitive data and upholding the principles of confidentiality

Personal Attributes:

• Be confident, positive and approachable and have a friendly manner
• Flexible and adaptable
• Be professional, calm and act with courtesy at all times
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to equality
• To maintain personal workload and ensure a healthy work/life balance
• To maintain the highest level of confidentiality with all aspects of work
• Full commitment to support and promote the School’s Islamic ethos 

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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School Secretary – Kensington and Chelsea – Flexible Start

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