As a school secretary, you are the organizational and administrative backbone of an educational institution, your main tasks include managing student data, supporting teachers and communicating with parents, planning and coordinating school events, issuing certificates and managing the school budget, and you are often the first point of contact for information and concerns around the school.
In the field of school secretariat in Germany, applicants can expect a median gross salary of about €3,565 per month, which corresponds to an annual salary of about €42,780 per year. The salary range ranges from €3,177 per month (lower quarter) to €4.001 per month (upper quarter), which means an annual salary of €38,124 to €48,012 per month.
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As a rule, an activity in the school secretariat requires training as an administrative assistant or a commercial training. In addition, internships or first experience in the office are an advantage. Some schools also offer special training or further training for school secretaries in order to meet the specific requirements of everyday school life.
Career opportunities in the school secretariat are varied. After a few years of experience, you can work your way up in management positions, for example as head of school secretariat. You also have the opportunity to further your education in the areas of school administration or education management and thus take on even more responsible tasks.
