Bunwell Primary School is a small, rural primary school that is part of the CEE multi-academy trust and works closely with its partner schools of Banham and Thompson.

We currently have a vacancy for a school secretary– this is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated, enthusiastic and hardworking staff that provides support to all within our local school community.

We are seeking a reliable, organised individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be able to interact positively and appropriately with pupils, staff and parents alike. They will be able to work on their own initiative as well as being part of the wider school team and working alongside a job share colleague

Applications are encouraged from people who:

have good IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel and Google Drive to provide effective and efficient administrative support.
have experience of using and managing a school MIS system
have good people skills, can build positive, professional relationships with families and pupils and shows commitment to working in a caring, supportive team. You will also need a level of resilience and a sense of humour.
can be adaptive, consistent and kind in their approach to supporting children and their families to achieve their best.

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed please contact Mrs Lydia St Quintin at - office@bunwell.cee.coop 

For further information please read the attached job description or contact Matthew Gamble for an opportunity to discuss the role.

How to apply

A job description/person specification is available from ‘Attachments’.

To download a copy of our application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Completed forms should be returned to – office@bunwell.cee.coop

Closing date: 15 May 2026

Interview date: w/c 18 May 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

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