School Secretary

We only accept applications on our application form which are available on our website

An Daras Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is also fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees and volunteers must share this commitment. As part of safeguarding requirements we conduct an online search of all shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK and qualifications will also be checked. We welcome applicants from global majority heritage.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers and, if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

An employee of An Daras Trust knows that by using their own knowledge and experience, it can Ignite Curiosity and Grow Capabilities in young individuals, which will impact lives and help create a positive future. Does this sound like you?

Our Aim

An Daras Trust has the simple aim of ensuring our pupils receive the best educational experiences we can offer. Our intent is delivering an inclusive learning entitlement through a strong Trust wide wholistic curriculum model which focuses on enabling all pupils to achieve academic and emotional growth through the taught strategic themes of wisdom, knowledge, learning skills and personal capabilities.

Information about the vacancy

Job Title: School Secretary

FTE salary: £24,765

Actual annual salary (approx. gross): £17,196

School Base: Lew Trenchard C of E Primary School, Launceston, PL15 7HX

Contract Type: Permanent Variable

Start Date: ASAP on or after 02nd November 2026

Hours (weekly): 30 hours

Working Week: 39 weeks (term time plus inset days)

Interview Date: w/c 16th October 2026

Closing Date: Midnight on 08th October 2026

An Daras Trust has the simple aim of ensuring our pupils receive the best educational experiences we can offer. Our intent is delivering an inclusive learning entitlement through a strong Trust wide wholistic curriculum model which focuses on enabling all pupils to achieve academic and emotional growth through the taught strategic themes of wisdom, knowledge, learning skills and personal capabilities.

Information about the vacancy

An Daras Multi Academy Trust have an exciting opportunity to work in one of their successful schools. Lew Trenchard is looking to recruit a school secretary.

We are looking for someone with the enthusiasm, commitment, empathy and dedication to work in our forward thinking and dynamic school.

The successful applicant will be ambitious for the children, high-performing and able to demonstrate consistency and resilience.

We are a close, supportive team in a small rural community.

A full job description and application form can be found by visiting the vacancies page of our website.

Benefits

What can An Daras Trust offer you?

· Contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

· Five paid family friendly days for emergencies

· A connection with our 11 primary schools which creates developmental opportunities

· Access to free health & wellbeing services

· A developmental, fair and professional culture

· Dedicated, friendly, committed team members

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £17,196.00 per year

Work Location: In person