School Secretary (Fletching CoE Primary School)

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Working pattern: Full-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 7.2 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service) (As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata) Closing date: 02 October 2026 For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Fletching CoE Primary School Church St, Fletching, Uckfield TN22 3SP Phone: 01825 722356 Email: ecallcott@bluebellfederation.co.uk [ecallcott@bluebellfederation.co.uk] Website: Fletching Church of England Primary School • Home [https://www.fletchingschool.co.uk/]   Please note, we do not accept CVs. Fletching CE Primary School is looking for a warm, organised and enthusiastic School Secretary to join our wonderful team and help us provide a welcoming, caring and efficient administrative service for our children, families and staff. The School Secretary plays an important role at the heart of school life. You will have responsibility for the day-to-day running of the school office and will be the friendly and familiar first point of contact for our children, parents, visitors and wider community. This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work and managing their own busy and varied office. Although you will be the main member of the administrative team based at Fletching, you will be very much part of the wider school and Bluebell Federation Admin team, with regular contact and support from colleagues and the school's leadership team. We are looking for someone who will: • Be a warm, welcoming and professional ambassador for our school at all times. • Be the first point of contact for parents, pupils, visitors and members of our school community. • Enjoy working with children and be passionate about contributing to a happy and successful school. • Thrive in a busy and varied school office environment, using initiative, flexibility and excellent organisational skills. • Be confident working independently, taking ownership of the school office while working collaboratively with colleagues across the school and wider federation. • Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and follow the school's safeguarding and security procedures. • Provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to the Head of School, Senior Leadership Team and other stakeholders. • Maintain pupil, staff and school records accurately and to a high standard. • Be willing to provide first aid when required – full training will be provided. • Enjoy getting involved in the wider life of the school, including supporting the organisation of school trips, sporting events and residential visits. • Have excellent IT skills, including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. • Ideally have experience of school management information systems such as SIMS, or be enthusiastic and willing to learn. What can we offer you? We are incredibly proud of Fletching CE Primary School and the community we have created. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work: • In a small, friendly and caring school where you will quickly get to know our children, families and staff. • As a valued member of a supportive team where your contribution really matters. • With happy, kind and enthusiastic pupils who make our school a lovely place to work. • With a supportive and approachable leadership team who will encourage you to develop and achieve your best. • As part of the wider Bluebell Federation team, providing opportunities to work with and receive support from colleagues across our schools. • In a role with plenty of variety, responsibility and opportunity to use your initiative and make the school office your own. • In an environment where your individual strengths, ideas and experience will be welcomed and valued. • In a school and federation committed to staff wellbeing, professional development and providing opportunities to learn and grow. If you are organised, approachable, enjoy working with people and would like a role where no two days are quite the same, we would love to hear from you. Please email Emma Callcott Federation Business Manager for further information and an application form   Interviews: Week Commencing 05 October 2026   This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 20 18.   The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.   If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.   Additional Information This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.