Employment Vacancy
Confidential Secretary at The Lighthouse
Permanent Contract – Part Time
Hours: 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Friday 8.30 am – 4.30 pm)
Term-time only (39 weeks)
Rate of Pay: £18,496 - £23,447 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect the number of days worked)
Location: The Lighthouse, Canal Way, Kingsteignton, Devon, TQ12 3RZ
Closing Date: 12.00pm on Wednesday 24th June 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 1st July 2026
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Confidential Secretary who will be based at The Lighthouse, Kingsteignton. Our ideal candidate will have excellent teamwork and communication skills, will actively champion the Trust’s values and maintain a professional attitude that is representative of Breakthrough Transformation Trust.
The successful candidate will be an efficient and well-organised person able to support the Head of Centre and perform a wide variety of administrative and confidential duties. We require you to be an experienced and adept user of Office 365, Word and Excel.
As the first point of contact for students, staff, parents, prospective parents and external professionals, the role demands a cheerful and positive demeanour and attitude, excellent communication skills, a high level of integrity and resilience combined with sensitivity and understanding.
The role will include but is not limited to:
- Liaison between centre staff and across the organisation
- General reception and administrative duties including centre petty cash
- Recruitment and New Staff Starter administration
- Maintaining the Single Central Record and confidential files for centre staff, completing DBS applications and teacher checks
- Recording and Monitoring Staff Absence using Breakthrough’s systems
- Keeping centre resources relevant and up-to-date
- Adhering to and facilitating GDPR protocols and procedures
- Establishing and maintaining good relationships with children, young people and their families
- Recording and Monitoring of Student Absence using Breakthrough’s and external systems
- Managing of all Student Administration
- Safeguarding protocols and procedures
We are a registered Independent Specialist College for post-16 and provide alternate provision for compulsory school aged students (Y1-Y11). We work with children, young people and families with various life challenges. Our ethos is to create a safe and functional family atmosphere, where all people are valued and developed to their full potential, staff and participants alike. The successful applicant’s character will be as important as their skill-set – are you that person?
Breakthrough is a supportive employer with an energetic and committed team of professionals who work together diligently to meet the needs of students. The successful applicant will form an important part of our team and make a real difference to young people for whom being part of a community is key to their future development. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All employees will be required to obtain an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate and an online search may be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
References will be sought for all applicants who are shortlisted, prior to interviews, unless otherwise requested on the application form.
Full details including the Job Description, Person Specification and an application form can be downloaded from our website: https://www.breakthroughtransformationtrust.org/careers
Your application form should be completed with reference to the job description and person specification. Alongside your application, please submit a letter, no more than 3 pages, showing how your experience and qualifications meet all the elements of our person specification. It is suggested that you please use Calibri Light, font 12. The completed application form and letter is to be submitted to:
Please note that we are unable to accept applications that do not contain a completed application form and letter.
Pay: £18,496.00-£23,447.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
