Our client based near Marden is looking for a School Secretary to join them

They are looking for an efficient, adaptable and friendly person to fulfil this

vital role in their small rural village school.



Your duties will be:

* Support the day to day clerical and administrative functions of the school including clerical processes, word processing, IT based tasks requiring knowledge of various IT packages (SIMS, FMS) and operation of office equipment and the processing of incoming and outgoing e-mail. Carry out necessary upgrades from EIS including end of year procedures
* Provide administrative and organisational services to the Headteacher and other staff acting as a PA to the Headteacher
* Produce lists, information and data as requested by senior staff or external agencies (e.g. standard/statutory returns - Census, workforce census/ SFVS/ Compliance/ statutory testing data)
* Develop and maintain manual and computerised records and management information systems.
* Act as the main point of contact for the school, investigating queries, assessing the nature of telephone calls, referring them to the appropriate person without referral to the line manager where possible
* Maintain pupil files, ensuring that files are forwarded to the next school
* Maintain the school website and other communication systems including operating 'Call Parents'
* As part of a team, be the first point of contact for sick pupils contacting parents if a child needs to be sent home. Adhering to school policies, administer medicines and First Aid to pupils to ensure their welfare at school. This will require undertaking the 3 day 'First Aid at Work' course.



Skills Required

* NVQ 2 or equivalent
* Literacy and numeracy skills
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines
* Ability to receive and assess information over telephone or in person
* Ability to produce a range of documents and standardised reports using various IT packages
* strong IT skills are required although training on specific packages will be
* You will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check

This position is to start immediately

Hours - 8.30-4pm Term-time plus development days



Commercial Services Kent/Trading Ltd is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

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Commercial Services Kent/Trading Ltd is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.