Ready, Respectful, Safe
‘Nurturing Hope and Ambition to Achieve and Succeed’
Rood End Primary is a 2-form entry primary school in Oldbury. We believe that our children and their families deserve the very best and, with determination and dedication, strive to provide this every day.
The Senior Leadership Team of Rood End Primary School are looking to appoint a new School Secretary. The successful candidate should be hardworking, enthusiastic, well-organised and self-motivated. The appointed person will be expected to work in our very busy office with our School Administrator.
The successful candidate will:
- Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and maintain high levels of confidentiality at all times.
- Ensure the school office provides a welcoming and friendly environment for our Rood End Community.
- Be a role model for our pupils and other staff.
- Manage daily office operations, ensuring a smooth workflow and efficient use of resources.
- Supervise administrative staff, providing guidance and support to enhance team performance.
- Will oversee some human resources functions, including absences.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation using the school’s various management information Systems.
- Coordinate school supplies and equipment procurement, ensuring availability for all staff members.
- Implement organisational systems to improve efficiency and streamline processes.
- Handle phone etiquette with professionalism, addressing inquiries and directing calls appropriately.
- Communicate effectively with team members, fostering collaboration and a positive workplace culture.
- Have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and have strong organisational skills.
- Have excellent phone etiquette and interpersonal communication skills.
- Be proficient in clerical duties, including data entry and document management.
- Be familiar with school’s management information systems including Arbor and Access education (would be advantageous but not essential).
- Work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating leadership qualities when required.
- Have strong administrative skills with attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks performed.
- Be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Have excellent communication, IT, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Be willing to go the extra mile.
You will need to be educated to GCSE Grade C in English and Maths and have some experience in customer care.
If you are ambitious and passionate about children Achieving and Succeeding, and you meet our requirements, then we would love to hear from you.
Application forms are available below and on-line applications should be returned directly to the school - vacancies@roodend.sandwell.sch.uk
Visits to our school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. These can be arranged by calling 0121 552 1866.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory clearances including an enhanced DBS check.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role’
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post
If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.
Online Search
An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
HOURS: 37 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 training days
GRADE: Band D, SCP 9 - 17, £26,409 - £30,060 (Actual Salary £23,565 - £27,516 p.a.)
LOCATION: Rood End Primary School, Rood End Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8SQ
Closing Date: 1st June 2025
Shortlisting Date: 2nd June 2025
Interviews: 5th June 2025
Start date: ASAP (Subject to satisfactory clearance checks)
