Stoke Climsland School are looking to recruit a school secretary to work in our busy school office. This a permanent position for 18 hours per week, term time only.

The school is looking for a committed, enthusiastic, flexible and hardworking team member, to work alongside our existing school team. You will work ‘front of house’ and be the first point of contact for parents, staff and visitors, both in person and on the telephone. Assisting with pupil welfare is also an important part of the position.

The role will include:

• Answering all incoming calls and being the first point of contact for parents/carers and visitors.
• Welcoming visitors to the school.
• Opening, sorting and distributing incoming mail.
• Providing administrative support such as filing, photocopying, typing letters and producing the school newsletter.
• Keeping accurate records of pupil/staff data (including attendance).
• Carrying out personnel administration and maintaining staff files.
• Other varied duties associated with this role (please see attached job description).

The successful applicant must possess excellent communication skills, be numerate and have relevant ICT skills. They should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, demonstrate the ability to work using their own initiative and be discreet and confidential.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  All offers of employment will be subject to the successful candidate undertaking an enhanced (DBS) disclosure barring check. 

This vacancy is permanent, following a successful probation period

Hours of work:                                  8.30am until 3.30pm – 3 days per week.

Salary:                                                Grade 1 £25,948 pro rata per annum

Closing date for applications:         Thursday 12^th November 2026

Interview date:                                   Mondaay 23^rd November 2026

Start date:                                          Monday 4^th January 2027

Please contact the school for further information.  Visits to the school are welcomed.

Completed applications can either be e-mailed to sbm@stoke-climsland.cornwall.sch.uk, returned by post or hand delivered to the school office.

We look forward to receiving your application.

	Application Form for Support Staff	[doc 221KB]
	School Secretary Person Specification	[doc 76KB]
	School Secretary Job Description	[doc 93KB]
	Equal Opps Monitoring Form	[doc 96KB]