School Secretary
Thorn Grove Primary School, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 7LD13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
9 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
26 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm term time Plus 5 INSET days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,583 - £25,989
Pay scale
- NJC Scale 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Headteacher & Governors are looking to appoint a highly motivated, organised and enthusiastic person to work in our busy but friendly reception area. As this is the first point of contact for visitors, we are looking for someone who is: personable and a good communicator; can work under pressure to tight deadlines and can work as part of a team to provide a high level of administrative support to the school. Moreover, a professional attitude and the ability to work well alongside staff, pupils, parents and visitors are essential.
Responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring and responding the school admin email account
- Admissions
- Managing cashless payment system
- Attendance data, statistics and reports & liaison with the Headteacher and Services for Young People
- Pupil database
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
- Excellent time management
- Good standards of literacy, numeracy and computing skills (GCSE Levels)
- Confidence in using Microsoft and Google Suites
- Previous office/administrative experience
- Excellent typing skills
- An understanding/ability to learn school online systems such as; Compass, and CPOMS.
What the school offers its staff
A Warm, Close-Knit Community: The opportunity to work in a friendly, one-form entry primary school where every individual is truly valued and known by name.
A Supportive & Collaborative Network: Join a dedicated school team with the added benefit of accessing wider professional services and expertise upon joining The Laurus Trust.
Comprehensive Induction & Onboarding: We won’t leave you guessing. You will receive thorough, step-by-step instructions and guidance on all aspects of the secretarial role to ensure you feel confident from day one.
Commitment to Your Growth: Ongoing access to high-quality training and professional development to help you thrive and expand your skillset.
A Vibrant Work Environment: A varied and rewarding role at the very heart of our school, where no two days are the same!
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Thorn Grove Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 210 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Thorn Grove Primary School website
- Email address
- applications@tgps.uk
- Phone number
- 01614851177
Together we nurture curious, respectful, aspirational individuals.
Thorn Grove Primary School is a welcoming, nurturing and highly inclusive one-form entry primary school where inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to ensuring every child thrives by removing barriers to learning and building strong relationships with families so that all children feel valued, safe and successful.
Arranging a visit to Thorn Grove Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@tgps.uk.
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