School Secretary
Berrycoombe School, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2PH6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
29 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm (3.30pm Friday) with half an hour unpaid lunch, term-time only.
Contract type
- Permanent
Hourly rate
- £14.21 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
Berrycoombe School is looking to appoint a positive, friendly, efficient and highly organised School Secretary to join our welcoming and committed team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in the smooth day-to-day running of our school — supporting staff, pupils, families and visitors.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the administrative operations of our school. As the first point of contact, they will provide a warm and professional welcome to all visitors, while primarily overseeing a range of tasks including processing invoices, maintaining accurate records and completing census activities. In addition, the role will support the leadership team by ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school office.
This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm (3.30pm Friday) with half an hour unpaid lunch, term-time only.
About You:
The successful candidate will:
o Be highly organised, proactive and efficient, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
o Demonstrate professionalism, discretion and attention to detail in all aspects of their work
o Be confident in the use of IT systems (MIS and Microsoft Office experience desirable)
o Have the ability to work calmly under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively
o Be a positive and committed team player with a ‘can do’ attitude
o Share in our passion for adventurous learning and be keen to play an active role in our school community
You will ideally have experience of work within a school or a busy office environment. You should be able to work under your own initiative but also be able to work as part of a team and be able to prioritise duties. Experience with IT systems as well as word processing and typing skills are necessary for this role.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy, varied environment and wants to make a meaningful contribution to the life of our school.
We would be delighted to welcome you on a visit to our happy school. You’d be introduced to members of the team and meet some of our amazing children. Should you wish to arrange an appointment, please contact the school office.
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
- A competitive salary
- National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye voucher scheme
- Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Berrycoombe School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 210 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Berrycoombe School website
- Email address
- recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
https://www.berrycoombeschool.co.uk/web/prospectus/524376
Arranging a visit to Berrycoombe School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.
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