Junior School Secretary and First Aid Officer

Royal Russell School; Croydon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Russell School in Croydon is seeking a Junior School Secretary and First Aid Officer to start in November 2026. The role involves providing a professional, efficient and welcoming administrative and reception service within the Junior School, acting as a key point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors, and supporting wellbeing and safeguarding for the children.

The post includes responsibility for providing first aid and welfare support to pupils, maintaining records, and

Qualifications

• Provide administrative, secretarial and reception support to the Junior School.
• Provide first aid and welfare support to pupils.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with safeguarding and pastoral care.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional, efficient and welcoming service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Support day-to-day school office operations.
• Contribute to wellbeing and safeguarding within the Junior School.

Job description

Junior School Secretary and First Aid Officer

to start November 2026

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic person to provide a professional, efficient and welcoming administrative, secretarial and reception service within the Junior School. The postholder will be a key point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors, supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the School Office while helping to ensure high standards of communication, organisation and customer service.

The role also includes responsibility for providing first aid and welfare support to pupils, maintaining accurate records and contributing to the wellbeing, safeguarding and pastoral care of children within the Junior School.

Hours

are 37.5 per week, term time (36 weeks) plus an 37.5 hours to be worked during school holidays

Salary

is competitive, dependent on experience

Applications

should be submitted to HR by 09:00 on Monday, 5th October 2026

Interviews

will take place toward the end of the same week

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.