Are you a very organised person with strong communication skills? Interested in full-time work with a British online school from home?
At Lady Evelyn Independent School, we are always on the lookout for dynamic and passionate staff to join our growing online Independent School.
Join our talented team here at Lady Evelyn Independent School. Due to the rapid growth of the school, we have an exciting opportunity for a full-time secretary to manage administrative tasks within the school. Work from the comfort of your home and join a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to providing the best educational experience for our students. We would strongly recommend that you apply early due to the growing popularity of working with the school.
Applications of interest can be made to: (Please see below for details on how to apply.)
Working with Lady Evelyn Independent School
Staff Benefits include:
Ability to work from home in a comfortable environment
Work with a talented team committed towards a high-quality educational programme
Professional development through staff training
A firm commitment to staff well-being and work-life balance
Opportunities for progression where appropriate
Position Description
The school secretary works in the administrative office of a school (virtually), and is responsible for performing daily admin work. The job role involves interacting with the head teacher, staff, students and parents, tracking attendance records, mailing school forms, and managing the school calendar. It is also important for the school secretary to have good spoken English as well as excellent written skills.
The school secretary answers the office phone and transfers calls as necessary, processes school fees and payments, maintains student records, welcomes school enrolment enquiries, and handles any day-to-day clerical needs required by the school.
The role also includes the promotion and respect of the ethos of the school.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the School Secretary
• Answer telephone and addresses caller questions and concerns.
• Reply to support and enrolment queries from students and teachers, as well as parents.
• Mails student report cards, school brochures, and other necessary forms.
• Types up and contributes to the school newsletter.
• Assists in designing and drawing up promotional and informational materials for parents.
• Maintains records of student absences.
• Accepts and processes tuition payments from parents.
• Sorts and distributes email delivered to the school.
• Contacts parents in the event of student illness or behavioural issues.
• Maintains student records and files.
• Uses computer database or filing system to update records as necessary.
• Manages and updates school calendar.
• Provides administrative support to the head teacher or other upper level administrators as needed.
• Takes dictation and transcribes documents. Attends office meetings and takes minutes.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
• Maintains professional and friendly demeanour.
• Possesses excellent organisational skills.
• Is capable of managing time efficiently.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task effectively.
• Works well with a variety of students, administrators, and parents.
• Exhibits ability to remain polite and calm when dealing with troublesome students or frustrated parents/teachers.
• Possesses decent computer skills and knowledge of word processing programs.
• Demonstrates ability to think creatively.
• Demonstrates strong writing and editing abilities.
• Possesses excellent telephone etiquette.
• Communicates clearly, efficiently and effectively.
• Is capable of handling confidential student records in a responsible fashion.
Education and Experience
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree is recommended.
• Previous work experience in an office setting is recommended.
Work Environment
• Work from the comfort of your own home.
In order to apply please do the following. Send an email to with the following attached:
1/ Your CV / resume in PDF format
2/ A voice note (audio) or video letting us know why you want this job and why we should hire you. This should not be longer than 3 minutes.
3/ Text of one paragraph summarising what you believe the job description to be.
***APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT ALL THREE OF THE ABOVE ATTACHED TO THE EMAIL***
At Lady Evelyn Independent School, we are absolutely committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of our students and expect all staff and volunteers (teaching and support) to share the same level of commitment.
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