School Secretary, Enfield/Potters Bar

St. John’s Preparatory & Senior School

A full-time secretary required to join a busy independent school in Enfield/Potters Bar.  

The successful candidate will provide an extensive and confidential secretarial and administrative service for the Headteachers.  Key duties include inputting and administrating from the school’s main database, responding to queries from pupils, parents and visitors. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be discreet, articulate, numerate, possess an excellent telephone manner and show attention to detail.  The ability to remain calm and focused in this busy office is of prime importance together with being flexible in your approach to constantly changing situations.  Strong secretarial skills are essential with knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and ability to use the school’s database (training given).   Experience of working in a school environment will be an advantage.

Hours:  Monday-Friday 8.30 a.m. – 4.45 p.m. (term time only)

St. John’s Prep. & Senior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants for positions at our schools must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.