School Secretary

West Sussex County Council; Chichester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Dedicated colleagues

Professional development

Make a difference

Job summary

North Mundham Primary School in West Sussex is seeking a School Secretary to join our welcoming team. The successful candidate will manage the daily operation of the school office, ensuring efficient administrative systems and high-quality support across the school, working closely with the Business Manager.

This part-time, term-time role is permanent, with 35 hours per week and NJC Grade 4 pay (points 5/6) depending on experience; start date 7 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a school office is highly desirable.
• Experience of using Bromcom and other school management systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the school office and ensure efficient administrative systems across the school.
• Provide high-quality support to pupils, families, staff and visitors and work closely with the Business Manager.

Skills

Welcoming

Organised

Flexible

Adaptable

Communication

Team player

Customer service

Tools

Bromcom

Job description

Salary: NJC Grade 4 (point5/6) (depending on experience)
Hours: Part Time, 35 hours per week, term time
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: 7th December 2026

Join Our Friendly and Dedicated School Team

North Mundham Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and professional School Secretary to join our welcoming team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to play a key role in the smooth day-to-day operation of our busy school office, working closely alongside our Business Manager.

North Mundham is a friendly, single form entry primary school with a dedicated staff team and a strong commitment to providing the very best education and care for our children. The school office is at the heart of school life, and we are looking for someone who will be a positive ambassador for our school and provide an exceptional service to pupils, families, staff and visitors.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the daily operation of the school office, ensuring efficient administrative systems and providing high-quality support across the school.

This is a varied and rewarding role requiring someone who can confidently prioritise competing demands, work independently, and maintain a calm and professional approach in a busy environment.

We Are Looking for Someone Who Is:

• Welcoming, approachable and endlessly patient
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Flexible and adaptable with excellent attention to detail
• An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team whilst using their own initiative
• Committed to providing excellent customer service to parents, pupils, staff and visitors

Previous experience working in a school office is highly desirable. Experience of using Bromcom and other school management systems would be advantageous.

We Can Offer:

• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Dedicated and enthusiastic colleagues
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of children and families within our community

Safeguarding

North Mundham Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, satisfactory references, pre-employment checks, health check, along with other relevant employment checks.

Advert Closing Date: 6th November 2026 (by 12 noon)

Interview Date: Week commencing 9th November 2026

Application Attachments:

Application Form - Non Teaching

School Secretary Advert Oct 2026

School Secretary Job Description

School Secretary Job Specification

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