School Secretary
Gulval School, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3BJ7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 14 per week with a potential for more / 41.4 working weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £9,598.23
Hourly rate
- £14.21
What skills and experience we're looking for
About The Role:
Do you bring energy, positivity and ambition to everything you do?
Would you relish the opportunity to support a dedicated and professional team in raising aspirations for children, families and the wider community?
Gulval School is looking to appoint a positive, friendly, efficient and highly organised School Secretary with financial responsibility 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 — as part of the first Thrive School of Excellence in the country.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the financial and 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 financial tasks including processing invoices, maintaining accurate financial records and completing census activities. In addition, the role may include light-touch support for educational delivery, such as hearing children read or assisting with learning activities, helping to foster a positive and nurturing school environment. They will support the leadership team by ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school office.
About You:
The successful candidate will:
Be highly organised, proactive and efficient, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate professionalism, discretion and attention to detail in all aspects of their work
Be confident in the use of IT systems (MIS and Microsoft Office experience desirable)
Have the ability to work calmly under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively
Be a positive and committed team player with a ‘can do’ attitude
Share in our passion for adventurous learning and be keen to play an active role in our school community
is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy, varied environment and This wants to make a meaningful contribution to the life of our school.
In return we offer:
A school where support for pupils’ welfare and behaviour is rated Outstanding by Ofsted
A vibrant and happy workplace with a dedicated staff ‘Team Gulval’ – and wonderful pupils
A supportive and driven leadership team with a clear vision and passion for excellence
Opportunities for professional development and training to support your role and career aspirations
The chance to work in a National Thrive School of Excellence where wellbeing, relationships and community are at the heart of everything we do
We would be delighted to welcome you on a visit to our happy school. You’d be introduced to members of the team, meet some of our amazing children, our guinea pigs, chickens and our pygmy goats… You wouldn’t be disappointed! Should you wish to arrange an appointment, please contact the school office.
To have a deep understanding of life at Gulval visit our school Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/gulvalschool and our school websitewww.gulvalschool.org.uk .
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.
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About Gulval School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 222 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gulval School website
- Email address
- recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
A value is a principle that guides our thinking and our behaviour. At Gulval School, every individual is valued for who they are and the important contribution they make to our community.
Our 3 simple rules of ‘Ready Respect Safe’ were developed with our community who worked alongside pupils and the Headteacher to decide what was important to them.
Arranging a visit to Gulval School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.
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