SCHOOL SECRETARY – JUNIOR HOUSE
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School:
Westfield School -
Location:
County Durham, Darlington, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Redcar & Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland -
Salary:
£21,825 pa term time only + 12 days -
Hours:
7.45 am to 4.15 pm term time only with 12 days during the school holidays -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
2nd Oct 2023
WESTFIELD SCHOOL
Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
Independent Day School for Girls
(age 3-18 years)
SCHOOL SECRETARY – JUNIOR HOUSE
We are looking for an innovative and dynamic School Secretary to work in our Junior House (pupils aged 3 to 11).
The successful candidate will be resourceful and enthusiastic and able to demonstrate high levels of independence and teamwork within a school setting.
Working within the fantastic indoor and outdoor learning environments of Westfield School, this is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly team.
The successful candidate should:
- Have previous experience of clerical, administrative and/or financial work
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be able to work unsupervised and also as part of a team
Specific role responsibilities:
- To act as receptionist for Junior House, dealing appropriately with parents, visitors and children and handling telephone calls and emails as required.
- To liaise with Senior House non-academic staff as required.
- Build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
- Share in the school’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
Further details available from Mrs Jane Jokelson, Headmaster’s PA
Telephone: 0191 255 3980 Email: westfield@westfield.newcastle.sch.uk Website: www.westfield.newcastle.sch.uk
Closing date for applications is noon on Monday 2 October 2023
Interviews will take place on Monday 9 October 2023
Westfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and DBS.
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Job Description and Person SpecificationWestfield School
Westfield Independent Day School for Girls in Gosforth provides a first class all round education for girls from 3 to 18 years in separate senior and junior houses on a fine six acre site in the heart of Gosforth. Great emphasis is placed on academic excellence, with each girl achieving to the very best of her ability.
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