School Secretary (Key Stage 2)

£10,088 per annum
Do you have a passion for education? We are seeking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic School

Secretary to join our team. As the first point of contact for the school, you will be responsible for welcoming

visitors and responding to enquiries both in person and by telephone, directing them to the appropriate

member of staff where necessary. The role also involves a range of administrative responsibilities,

including collating and distributing information and correspondence to parents, staff, and other

stakeholders. In addition, you will support the wider school community by assisting with playground

supervision, accompanying children on school outings when required, and helping with school crossing

(Lollipop) duties outside the school gate as needed. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised,

approachable, and proactive individual who enjoys working in a school environment and making a positive

contribution to the daily life of the school. For more information or an informal discussion about the role,

please contact us.

Education Skills and Employment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and

young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will

be required to provide proof of identity and qualifications, and will be subject to reference checks, an

enhanced police background check, and any other safeguarding checks relevant to the role. We promote

equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community
Enquiries: Elaine Benjamin
Telephone: 22640
Closing Date: 17/07/2026
Shortlisting Date: 22/07/2026
Interview Date: 30/07/2026

Benefits

Leave – 30 days leave per annum, plus public holidays

Pension – 15% pension contribution by SHG into approved defined contribution pension scheme

Training and Development

Paid sickness absence

Leave: 30 days leave per annum plus public holidays
Pension: 15% pension contribution by SHG into approved defined pension scheme
Perks: Training and Development

How to apply

To access job profiles and application forms online, visit

www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/vacancies Alternatively, these are available in paper format from Central Human Resources and Organisational Development at The Castle, Jamestown.

For further information, please contact the recruitment team on telephone number 22470 or via the email address below.

Applications should be submitted through the Director/Line Manager (where applicable) to the Human Resources Officer by email recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh or paper copies delivered to the Human Resources Officer by the closing date.

To be considered for our vacancies, you must complete our application form. Please do not submit your CV.

Disclaimer

The St Helena Public Service welcomes all applications from across our whole community, including our St Helenian diaspora wishing to return to St Helena. If you are a St Helenian currently living and working overseas, please contact us at recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh to discuss how we can support you. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community, regardless of age, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief and will consider all applications on the basis of merit assessed against the role profile and person specification. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, which include a medical check, vetting / DBS clearance and references. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on or with the application independently verified. Benefits are subject to change and may vary according to role.