Prep School Secretary & Front Desk Lead – Free Lunch

Girls' Schools Association; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks' annual leave

Professional development

Free lunch during term

Job summary

Tormead School, Guildford, is seeking a friendly, well-presented School Secretary to be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, providing a warm and responsive front of house service. Responsibilities include answering the main school telephone, dealing with queries from parents, pupils and visitors, administering first aid, and ensuring the safety and welfare of the children as a priority.

Hours are 8:00–17:00, Monday to Friday during term time; part-time or job-share arrangements

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required for front-of-house duties.
• Experience in an educational environment is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for parents and visitors.
• Answer the main school telephone and deal with queries from parents, pupils and visitors.
• Administer first aid and ensure the safety and welfare of the children as a priority.
• Provide general administrative support and maintain school records as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Administrative efficiency

Job description

Tormead School, Guildford, is seeking a friendly, well-presented School Secretary to be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, providing a warm and responsive front of house service. Responsibilities include answering the main school telephone, dealing with queries from parents, pupils and visitors, administering first aid, and ensuring the safety and welfare of the children as a priority.

Hours are 8:00–17:00, Monday to Friday during term time; part-time or job-share arrangements