Do you thrive in a role where compassion meets precision? Are you looking for meaningful work in a therapeutic educational setting?
Greenfields School, part of the charity Childhood First, is seeking a highly organised and emotionally intelligent School Secretary to play a key role in the smooth running of our school office and day-to-day operations.

ABOUT US

Greenfields is a therapeutic school that supports children and young people recovering from complex trauma. As part of a residential therapeutic community, we provide a uniquely nurturing and relational environment for healing and learning. Every staff member, from teaching to administration, plays a vital role in our therapeutic model.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

· We’re looking for someone who is:
· Proactive, organised and unflappable
· Skilled in administration, communication, and systems management
· Emotionally intelligent and comfortable working in a therapeutic, trauma-informed setting
· Trustworthy and professional in handling sensitive information
· Experienced in supporting schools or similar environments (desirable)

THE ROLE

This is a diverse and fulfilling position supporting the Head Teacher and wider school team. You will be the friendly face of the school, managing communications, overseeing administrative and statutory processes, and maintaining vital systems that support our pupils’ education and care.
From coordinating pupil review meetings to keeping our budget on track, you’ll be at the heart of school life—ensuring everything runs smoothly, compassionately, and professionally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Managing the school diary, communications, and statutory records
• Coordinating PEPs, annual reviews, safeguarding and incident documentation
• Supporting HR and finance administration, including payroll and recruitment checks
• Liaising with IT and Estates teams to keep our systems and facilities running smoothly
• Ensuring compliance with DfE, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements