Clerical Assistant/Secretary

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Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Clerical Assistant/Secretary at Maple Hayes Hall School in Lichfield. The school is a small specialist establishment for pupils aged 7‑17 who have a diagnosis of Dyslexia.

Job Details

• Hours: Monday to Friday 8:15 am – 5:00 pm, plus attendance on Prize‑Giving Day. During school holidays: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm on a shared basis with other office staff.
• Salary: £22,000.00 – £28,000.00 per annum.
• Holiday entitlement: 28 days per annum.
• First Aid duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide reception service, both in person and on the telephone.
• Undertake a wide range of administrative tasks as required by the School Manager and Headteacher.
• Word‑process letters, reports, and meeting minutes.
• Manage the EHCP annual review meetings and return updated paperwork within the deadlines set by the Local Authority.
• Send out correspondence and file documents.
• Maintain and update records and administration systems.
• Maintain the student database and attendance registers.
• Take and distribute meeting minutes.
• Liaise with parents, students and outside agencies.
• Organise and prioritise own workload to ensure deadlines are met.
• Work effectively as a member of a team and independently.
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary to assist in the smooth running of the school.

Requirements

• Highly organised and enthusiastic.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; good skills in Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of school compliance desirable; knowledge of SIMS highly beneficial.

Maple Hayes Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing date: 23rd July 2026 12pm. Applicants may be contacted before this.

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