Part Time School Secretary / Administrator
Smart Teachers
Swiss Cottage
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- From £12 Per Hour (MPS)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 4th October 2018
- Apply by:
- 12 October 2018
Job overview
Smart Teachers is recruiting for an experienced Part-time School Secretary / Administrator to join an outstanding, independent school in Camden. The school offers education to boys aged 4 – 13 years, and received excellent outcomes in their 2016 inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. The successful School Secretary / Administrator will join the school from October 2018 on a part-time, long-term basis for a minimum of 1 term initially with the potential to be extended. The School Secretary / Administrator hourly rate will be based on the level of experience of the successful candidate starting from £12 per hour.
About the Role
- Part-time School Secretary / Administrator role – Thursdays only or Thursdays and Fridays
- Sharing the below duties with the other school secretary
- Record and manage absences and registers using iSAMS (experience with this program not essential)
- Answer phones and emails and handle queries
- Distribute incoming post and mail outgoing post
- Deal with injuries / first aid
- Occasionally sending emails on behalf of the Headteacher
- Recording notes of meetings between parents and head
- Assisting visitors and deliveries
- Opportunity to manage some social media updates if desired
- 35 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
- Salary dependent on experience ranging between £22,000 - £40,000 (pro-rata)
About the School
- Independent all boys Prep School based in Camden
- Smaller than average sized school with around 170 pupils overall
- Welcoming and friendly community feel
- Well-mannered students aged 4 – 13 years
- Central location with convenient transport links
- Strong and supportive leadership team
In order to be considered for this role, the School Secretary / Administrator will need to meet the following criteria:
- Previous experience of secretarial duties within a school environment (ESSENTIAL)
- GCSE Grades A – C (or equivalent) including English and Maths
- ICT literate
- Enjoy working with children
- A high degree of personal and interpersonal skills showing initiative, flexibility, confidentiality, diplomacy and discretion
- Eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa)
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 resourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting Job Reference number BXB23813.
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
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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