School Secretary (Western Road Community Primary School)

Hours of work: 36.25 per week.

Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave).

As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.

Fixed term for: 12 months.

Closing date: Friday 19 June, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Interview date: Wednesday 24 June or Friday 26 June, 2026.

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Western Road Community Primary School

Southover High Street

Lewes

BN7 1JB

Phone: 01273 473013

Email: [email protected].

Website: Western Road Community Primary School - Home

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Western Road Community Primary School are seeking a highly organised, enthusiastic and friendly person to join our team as the School Secretary.

We would consider job-shares.

Are you passionate and positive about working as part of a busy school community?

Are you organised, able to work individually and as part of a team?

Do you have good secretarial skills and can you work efficiently?

We are looking for someone who has the following skills and qualities:

• Be cheerful, friendly and have a good sense of humour.

• Be efficient, well-organised, flexible and an excellent team member.

• Have excellent communication skills including a high standard of grammar and be able to relate well to parents, pupils and visitors.

• Have good knowledge of IT skills.

• Be able to work flexibly and under pressure.

• Be able to meet deadlines and prioritise.

• Be a positive team player as well as able to work independently.

If you have proven office experience and are used to working in a busy environment, we would like to hear from you!

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work with wonderful children and inspiring staff.

• The support of an experienced leadership team committed to the best possible outcomes for children in our school.

• Support to develop and grow your skills.

• A knowledgeable, active and supportive Governing Board.

• Training and development to support your role as School Secretary.

Please email [email protected] for a full job description, person specification and application form.

Alternatively, please download the job description and application form here.

We strongly encourage you to visit to see for yourself what a fantastic school we are - please email [email protected] book an appointment.

Please also visit our website at: Western Road Community Primary School - Home

You should email your application to [email protected].

The school is committed to recruiting with care, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, health and qualifications check.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Additional Information

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.