Parson’s Green is a busy private day nursery in SW London. We are looking for a part time school secretary to join our office team. This would be a part time role/job share. The successful candidate will need to be available to work afternoons during term time (2pm – 6pm) and full days during school holiday periods (8.30am – 5.30pm). Dates for holiday period may vary but will be agreed in advance.  Paid Holiday is pro rata and must be taken during term time periods except for the Christmas period when the nursery is closed.
The successful Candidate must abide by all nursery policies and procedures at all times these are available to view on our website.
Duties will include:

Provide administrative support to the principal and teaching staff as directed.
Provide assistant to the principal, assistant head and nursery management.
Ensure that the school operates in a consistently organized manner every day.
Act as liaison between the community, the school and other agencies.
Conduct show arounds to prospective parents.
Coordinate appropriate documents for communication with Parents.
Maintain all record keeping for students and staff.
Maintain student and staff confidentiality in all circumstances.
Track attendance and absences; use reporting software, generate reports.
Communicate effectively with staff and Parents.
Use common computer hardware and software.
Manage multi-line phone systems.
Perform data entry
Manage the ordering of food for the nursery and children’s allergies.
Produce and distribute letters and documents to parents, staff etc.
As answering telephone inquiries, filing, mail, spreadsheets.
Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
Typing, proofreading, editing, processing daily mail.
Communicate with parents by email and via our online systems.
Maintain the integrity of information systems, databases, and office files.
Work as part of a team.
Any other duty as directed by Management.

Person Specification
This role would suit someone looking for part time local work and who is available during school holiday times.