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Assistant School Secretary

Assistant School Secretary

Smart Teachers

Kensington and Chelsea

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Salary:
£24,000 - £28,000
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September
Apply by:
27 July 2017

Job overview

Smart Teachers is recruiting for an experienced Assistant Secretary to join an outstanding independent, all boys’ preparatory school in central London. The role will include tasks, which facilitate the smooth running of the office and the school. The successful candidate will undertake general administrative tasks, greet visitors, answer the telephone and assist with organising events. There is also an element of school financial accounting and acting as a PA to the Head. This role is a permanent position to begin in September. 

About the Role

· Assistant School Secretary

· Full time role

· Hours of work are 8am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

· Annual leave should be taken in term time where possible

· General admin

· Assisting in the running of the school office

· Financial accounting

· PA to the Head

· Deputise as facilities manager as required 

· Begin in September on a permanent basis

· Salary between £24,000 - £28,000

About the School

· Independent all boys’ preparatory school

· Stunning building

· Central London location

· Extremely well resourced working environment

· Supportive team

In order to be considered for this role, the Assistant Secretary will need to meet the following criteria:

· Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office and ICT 

· Have knowledge of child protection and safeguarding

· Eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa)

· Recent school based references and valid DBS/police checks

As well as being part of this school's community, working with Smart Teachers also gives you access to: 

· Free CPD workshops

· Regular social events

· Consultant exclusivity

Interested in Applying?

To apply you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria. Please email your CV to gmaresourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting job reference number GMA18141.

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted. 

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates registering with Smart Teachers will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and/or provide police checks from other countries, where appropriate. Smart Teachers is an equal opportunities employer.

About Smart Teachers

  • Smart Teachers
  • Salisbury House, 29 Finsbury Square
  • London
  • EC2M 5QQ
  • United Kingdom
+44 20 7065 7500

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With teams in London and across Australia, Smart Teachers recruit education professionals internationally to fill a wide range of school based roles in teaching, leadership, special needs and learning support.  

What we do 

We provide a high-quality recruitment service for schools of all kinds. We’re always interested in talking to teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and other support staff with any level of experience – whether you’re an NQT, busy parent or semi-retired! If you’re looking for daily supply, short & long-term cover – or even a permanent role – we can help. 

Our values

We operate under a simple set of values which impact on everything we do. Our aim is always to be open, honest and ethical in the way we do business; both internally with the way we treat our staff, and externally, in how we look after our clients and candidates. This unique approach to recruitment has made us the first port of call for both schools and teachers alike. 

What we offer

  • Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. 
  • Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). 
  • Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). 
  • Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. 
  • FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package. 
  • Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. 
  • Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. 

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