Office Secretary

Ormesby Village Junior School, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3LA

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  6 May 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  22 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.47 to £13.68 per hour

Office Secretary job summary

Part of the Ormesby Village Infant and Junior Schools Federation 

 

Tel: 01493 730944 

Email:  office@ormesbyjunior.norfolk.sch.uk 

Website:  www.ormesbyjunior.norfolk.sch.uk 

Headteacher: Bradley Young 

NOR: 116    Age range:  7-11years

• Salary – D6-7, £13.47-£13.68 per hour 
• Permanent 
• Part Time 
• 35 hours per week (M-F) 
• Term Time plus 1 week 
• Required for September 2026 

Are you ready to be part of something special? 

 

The Governors of Ormesby Village Infant and Junior Schools Federation are looking to appoint an outstanding practitioner to operate in our Junior school reception office to support our amazing children, families and staff. This post will be directly responsible to the Headteacher, as line manager and overall leader of the school. We are keen to get the best possible candidate and can offer the successful applicant the opportunity to join a fantastic and supportive team.  

Ormesby Village Infant and Junior Schools are thriving schools in our Federation in the village of Ormesby St. Margaret. The Infant school was judged to be GOOD by OFSTED on our most recent Section 8 inspection and we were recognised for being a school which pupils love attending and one where they enjoy learning. Leaders have high expectations for what pupils can achieve in their learning and development. The Junior school was judged GOOD with OUTSTANDING behaviour and attitudes by OFSTED on our most recent Section 5 inspection and we were recognised for being a school where its pupils are happy and safe because staff prioritise pupils’ physical and mental well-being. Pupils take care of each other. Peer mentors make sure no one is lonely. Pupils can always turn to an adult if they have a concern. Pupils behave exceptionally well, and most pupils learn much because of their teachers’ high expectations. 

Ormesby St. Margaret village is ideally placed and can be accessed easily from Norwich, Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth. 

This post is suitable for an individual experienced in secretarial/clerical tasks, not exclusively from a school background, but this would be desirable.  

This is an exceptional opportunity for an outstanding professional who: 

• Has good communication skills, a warm, welcoming, friendly and positive approach with a high level of professionalism. 
• Had a good standard of education. 
• Pays attention to detail and can prioritise work effectively in order to meet all deadlines. 
• Can work calmly under pressure in a team or on one’s own initiative. 
• Possesses high standards of literacy, numeracy and computing skills/qualifications.  
• Understands the principles of a caring and nurturing school. 
• Can demonstrate excellent reliability, flexibility, organisation and adaptability in their role. 
• Is an excellent role model in the school community with a sense of humour 

You can expect: 

• To be welcomed and supported by staff, governors, children and families. 
• The support and opportunity to try new ideas and be inventive. 
• To work closely with experienced and highly skilled staff. 
• To receive appropriate support and opportunities for training. 
• To work in an environment that makes you smile every day. 

For an informal discussion about the role, please ring the school office to speak to either the School Secretary, Finance Officer or Headteacher. 

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school and take a look for themselves at what we can offer. Further information can be found on our school website. 

 

How to apply 

 

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. 

Completed forms should be returned to – office@ormesbyjunior.norfolk.sch.uk  

 

Closing date:      6 May 2026, 9am 

Interview date:   TBC 

 

At Ormesby Village Infant and Junior Schools Federation, we take the safeguarding of our pupils extremely seriously and the appointment will only be confirmed on receipt of suitable references and a successful DBS check. 

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ormesby Village Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 120 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ormesby Village Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormesby-village-junior-school

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