School Secretary - Gulval School

About The Role:

Do you bring energy, positivity and ambition to everything you do?

Would you relish the opportunity to support a dedicated and professional team in raising aspirations for children, families and the wider community?

Gulval School is looking to appoint a positive, friendly, efficient and highly organised School Secretary with financial responsibility to join our welcoming and committed team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in the smooth day-to-day running of our school — supporting staff, pupils, families and visitors — as part of the first Thrive School of Excellence in the country.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the financial and administrative operations of our school. As the first point of contact, they will provide a warm and professional welcome to all visitors, while primarily overseeing a range of financial tasks including processing invoices, maintaining accurate financial records and completing census activities. In addition, the role may include light-touch support for educational delivery, such as hearing children read or assisting with learning activities, helping to foster a positive and nurturing school environment. They will support the leadership team by ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school office.

About You:

The successful candidate will:

o   Be highly organised, proactive and efficient, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

o   Demonstrate professionalism, discretion and attention to detail in all aspects of their work

o   Be confident in the use of IT systems (MIS and Microsoft Office experience desirable)

o   Have the ability to work calmly under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively

o   Be a positive and committed team player with a ‘can do’ attitude

o   Share in our passion for adventurous learning and be keen to play an active role in our school community

is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy, varied environment and This wants to make a meaningful contribution to the life of our school.

In return we offer:

o   A school where support for pupils’ welfare and behaviour is rated Outstanding by Ofsted

o   A vibrant and happy workplace with a dedicated staff ‘Team Gulval’ – and wonderful pupils

o   A supportive and driven leadership team with a clear vision and passion for excellence

o   Opportunities for professional development and training to support your role and career aspirations

o   The chance to work in a National Thrive School of Excellence where wellbeing, relationships and community are at the heart of everything we do

We would be delighted to welcome you on a visit to our happy school. You’d be introduced to members of the team, meet some of our amazing children, our guinea pigs, chickens and our pygmy goats… You wouldn’t be disappointed! Should you wish to arrange an appointment, please contact the school office.

To have a deep understanding of life at Gulval visit our school Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/gulvalschool  and our school website www.gulvalschool.org.uk  .

Benefits of Working with Us:

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here. 

How to Apply and Further Info:

To apply for this position please email a completed application form to recruitment@tpacademytrust.org, please ensure your name and the position you are applying are within the subject title of the email.

Please note we do not accept CV's.

The closing date for receiving applications is Monday 17th November 2025 12pm

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Headteacher, Paul Baker through the school office on 01736 364747

Interviews to be held on Wednesday 19th November 2025

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.