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Position Type: Secretary to Headteacher

Employment Type: Permanent Contract

Hours: 18 hours per week (Term Time only)

Salary: Essex School's Pay Scale - Scale 6 Point 14 - 18 - actual starting salary £12,285 - £13,095 per annum (including fringe but excluding pending 2026 pay award)

Working Pattern: 3 days per week - hybrid, to be discussed at interview.

Lee Chapel Primary School & Nursery, rated 'OUTSTANDING' by OFSTED, is looking to appoint an experienced Administrative Assistant/Secretary to help support their busy Headteacher.

The successful candidate will:

• Bring a professional, flexible, and collaborative approach, using their skills and initiative to support the Headteacher with daily school operations.
• Have first-class typing skills of at least 65 wpm (tested at interview).
• Have exceptional attention to detail and experience in proof-reading.
• Have the ability to prioritise their own workload, work quickly and confidently under pressure.
• Be proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office packages, especially Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Duties will include:

• Providing typing and administrative support to the Headteacher.
• Assisting the Headteacher with the management of the school diary (adding diary entries such as meetings, staff appointments, etc.)
• Editing of half-termly 'Good News' and end of year 'Commendation' letters, at the direction of the Headteacher.
• Assisting with the compilation of the weekly Newsletters.
• Proof-reading and editing documents, as directed by the Headteacher.

We can offer:-

• An Outstanding School
• 2-week May/June half term holiday (enjoy an off-peak holiday!)
• One non-school based Professional Development Day
• A great work-life balance, job satisfaction and FABULOUSLY supportive colleagues who like to have fun (and have 'goodies' on a Friday!)
• Happy, motivated, well behaved and hard-working children
• A diverse and inclusive school community with strong Governor and Parent support
• A friendly and supportive team of teachers, Learning Support Assistants and Support Staff
• An attractive and extremely well-resourced environment (swimming pool, 300-seater theatre, dedicated sports hall)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

Lee Chapel Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.