School Secretary Required in Independent School in West London

School Secretary required in Small, Independent School in Kensington and Chelsea.

We require a knowledgeable and enthusiastic School Secretary to support the work of the Headteacher and provide other admin support in this successful, small and independent school.

Your role as school secretary will be your job to provide administrative support in a school.

The successful candidate should be self- motivated, organised and able to work independently.

The ideal candidate will also possess good administration and communication skills and ideally have experience of schools’ or other relevant financial systems.
You would come into contact with a wide range of people including teachers, pupils, parents and carers, education welfare officers, social workers and school governors. Excellent, clear communication skills is paramount and the ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality is paramount.
As this is a small independent school you may take on extra management duties, such as responsibility for finance.
Knowledge of SIMS would be fantastic.
Your typical duties would include:
*answering the please apply messages
*greeting visitors at reception and issuing name badges
*typing letters, reports and other documents
*dealing with incoming and outgoing post and emails
*printing and photocopying keeping clerical and computerised records of pupils and staff
*producing statistical returns and reports dealing with school meals administration
*ordering equipment and stationery
*paying invoices and banking cash
*being responsible for first aid and the sick room.

The school, which has a comprehensive intake, enjoys very good standards with impressive levels of progress or ‘value-added’ being made by pupils. It is oversubscribed and is expanding in 2016.

Skills, interests and qualities
To be a school secretary you should have:
*good spoken and written communication skills
*a confident telephone manner
*an organised and methodical approach to work
*good administrative skills
*computer skills including use of wordprocessing, spreadsheet and presentation software
*the ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks
*confidence in handling cash and working with figures
*the ability to work well with pupils, teachers and parents/guardians
*respect for confidential information
*a patient and flexible attitude
*the ability to work as part of a team and also on your own initiative
The school committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults.
Appointment is subject to a clear DBS check to an enhanced level.
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