School Secretary

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in England seeks a School Secretary to manage pupil attendance, provide administrative support, and assist with HR and financial management. The role requires excellent organizational skills and a welcoming demeanor. The successful candidate will join a supportive and friendly team dedicated to promoting a positive school environment. This is a permanent position of 32.5 hours per week, term time only, offering a salary range of £19,968 - £20,939.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Administrative support for Pupils, Parents and the Community.
• Secretarial support to senior staff.
• Attendance monitoring and reporting.
• Supporting HR and Financial Management.
• Welcoming first point of contact for the school.

Skills

Administrative support

Attendance Management

HR Management

Financial Management

Organisational Management

Job description

School Secretary

(with responsibility for Pupil Attendance Monitoring and Reporting)

Required to take up post on 23rd February 2026

Headteacher Nicky Clements

Permanent post 32.5 hours per week, term time only

Post grade: Level 4/5; points 6-9

Please note that this is a term time only contract.

Term time only post salary: £19,968 - £20,939

We are seeking to appoint a School Secretary whose job will include Pupil Attendance Monitoring and Reporting

This is an exciting opportunity to join our happy and friendly team, where, under the guidance of senior staff, you will be responsible for undertaking administrative, financial and organisational processes within the school. This will include a particular focus on maintaining accurate pupil attendance records and promoting excellent attendance. The post holder will join the administration team as a welcoming first point of contact for our school community.

The role will include:

• Administrative support for Pupils, Parents and the Communit
• Secretarial Support
• Supporting HR Management
• Supporting Financial Management
• Supporting Organisational Management
• Attendance Monitoring and Reporting

An application form and further details are available on our web site - www.sutherlandprimary.co.uk (About Us/Vacancies)

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Mrs Julia O’Rourke via the school email [e-mail]

Closing date for applications – Monday 19th January 2026 at midday

Interviews – Thursday 22nd January 2026

Sutherland Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS, Prohibition List, Barred List, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable professional references. Checks will be undertaken before the provisional offer of an appointment is confirmed.

With effect from September 2022 and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, shortlisted candidates may have their publicly available social media profiles (where applicable) checked by the trust.

For an application for and further information : See website or contact Mrs Julia O'Rourke 01782 594133