School Secretary

Here is an opportunity to join our “nurturing, supportive and inclusive community” (SIAMS Report 2019) where “pupils thrive and flourish” (Ofsted 2018). Holy Trinity Pewley Down is a school with a strong ethos which allows the whole community to enjoy living the school motto “Learn to Live”.

HTPD is a school with a strong ethos where our vision is to “learn to live.” Applicants must love children, be committed to delivering the best possible education, be excited about working in a creative, Christian school and be willing to work across the whole primary age range.   

This is a busy and varied role within an established team and the successful candidate needs to be able to multi-task cheerfully in a busy environment. Candidates should have excellent (high level) computer, secretarial and typing skills, including good working knowledge of Excel and Publisher. SIMs knowledge an advantage, but not essential. Includes First Aid responsibilities (training provided).

Applications are invited from interested parties who:

• are patient and calm by nature

• are self-motivated and able to work using their own initiative

• have excellent interpersonal skills

• have good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English & Maths – min Grade C or equivalent)

• have good organisational skills

• are flexible

• have a good sense of humour

Training will be provided, but previous experience in a school office would be advantageous.

We are a happy school that prides itself on creating a friendly atmosphere and positive working relationships with a focus on working together as a team. We are committed to staff well-being and offer a local government pension scheme and employee assistance programme. The working environment is pleasant and located near an area of outstanding natural beauty with hot lunches and free parking available on-site.

Working hours are Monday to Friday from 10h30 to 18h00 or a minimum of 4 days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) for the right candidate. You will report to the School Business Manager. Pay is remunerated on the Surrey Payscale SP5 which currently ranges between £24’977 and £26’886 (the part time equivalent ranges from £20’890 and £22’487). (Please note that SCC is in consultation with the relevant unions and salaries are expected to increase retrospectively to 1st April 2024).

Please email completed application forms to recruiting@htpd.surrey.sch.uk. If you would like more information please either email this email address or call the Office on 01483 539033 and ask to speak with Bev.

Applications will close on Monday 20th May at 09h00 and interviews will take place on the shortly afterwards (candidates who have been short-listed will be advised on Monday).

HTPD is committed to the safeguarding of all pupils in its care and promoting their welfare and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful candidates. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references. Please see our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants on our website.