School Secretary (Part-time and term-time)
Falcons School
Wandsworth
- £14,778.73 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 20 July 2020
Job overview
September 2020 start
Job share - term time and part time role
Falcons School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will need to obtain an enhanced disclosure via the DBS and have DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) clearance.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Role
We are looking to appoint an efficient and reliable School Secretary to start September 2020 at Falcons School for Girls as part of a job share role.
This support role requires a committed, flexible, willing and energetic person to assist pupils, parents and staff and help to ensure the smooth running of the school.
This is a really exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, supportive and caring person who works with equal efficacy both independently and as part of a team. This position will be a varied and busy role and would suit someone kind, highly organised and with a great eye for detail.
Knowledge of SIMS is desirable as is a First Aid qualification, although training will be provided.
Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 12.30pm until 5.00pm.
Salary: £14,778.73 part-time, term-time (35 weeks a year) (fte £34,852)
Closing date: Monday 20th July 2020
Interviews will take place on 22nd July 2020
The School
At Falcons Girls we offer a traditional independent girls’ school education for girls aged four to eleven years, with outstanding preparation for 11+ examinations.
Our school offers an excellent and broad all-round academic education. Girls move on to top boarding and London day schools.
Falcons School for Girls is part of the prestigious Alpha Plus Group, whose motto 'the gold standard in education' signifies their commitment to maintaining the very highest standards in each of their schools.
Responsibilities
Answer the main school telephone and take messages as appropriate
Organise the daily bus schedule and deal with any matters which may arise
Keep the School database, SIMS up to date with pupil and parent information
Record pupil absences and deal with the registers on a daily basis for purpose of Health and Safety
Collate and distribute the weekly staff bulletin
Respond to any parental and staff enquiries as appropriate
Respond to any emails, briefing the Headmistresses’ PA if matters of concern arise
Answer the door to visitors and suppliers as required and take responsibility for the signing in and out procedure
Administer first aid as appropriate
Assist with administrative tasks as requested, to help with the smooth running of the school
Deal with the incoming and outgoing post, franking the outgoing post
Book transport for school trips
Keep pupil files up to date
Order stationery for the school, liaising with the budget holder
Organise the repairs of printers and copiers
Skills required
Highly effective communication skills
Excellent ICT skills, in particular in the Office 365suite of applications
Ability to work on own initiative
Excellent organisation and planning skills
Ability to approach confidential matters with discretion, sensitivity and diplomacy
Ability to liaise confidently with all staff, parents and the wider community
Friendly, enthusiastic, approachable
About Falcons School
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Falcons School is a non-selective independent primary school for pupils aged 2-11, situated in Putney, south-west London.
Headmistress
Sara Williams-Ryan
Values and vision
Falcons School takes pride in developing happy, confident girls ready to meet their next educational challenge. It has high expectations of pupils and seeks to develop them into high-achievers, lifelong learners and leaders.
Teachers are encouraged to adapt their delivery to reflect their pupils’ needs, and parents are viewed as genuine partners in their child’s education.
Falcons School endeavours to provide a challenging and fun curriculum with a strong emphasis on creative learning. The school aims to set academically rigorous standards for its pupils.
ISI report
“The pupils’ overall achievement is excellent. The curriculum is broad and generally balanced, contributing to pupils’ achievement and progress, which is above the average for pupils of similar ability.”
“Pupils have very well developed skills in English and mathematics, and a very high degree of skill in information and computer technology. These skills enable pupils to extend their understanding and make excellent progress over time.”
“The leadership and management of the school are excellent and fulfil the school’s aim to provide a very high standard of education.”
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