Professional School Secretary – Pre-Prep & Junior School

King Edward's School, Bath; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous school fee remission

Free refreshments and fruit

Employee assistance packages - AIG Sm

Gym on-site and access to gym from the

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pilates classes for staff

Support towards prescription glasses

Job summary

King Edward's School, Bath is seeking a highly organised Pre-Prep & Junior School Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative support to the school office.

In this permanent, term-time role (8am-4.30pm, 36 weeks plus INSET/Open Mornings), you will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, manage pupil records and school communications, and help organise events and safeguarding procedures to ensure the office runs smoothly.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to build positive relationships and provide excellent customer service.
• Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information.
• Able to work independently and calmly under pressure.
• Flexible, proactive and enthusiastic with a can-do approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient day-to-day administrative support to the Pre-Prep and Junior School office.
• Act as a first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff, visitors and external enquiries.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and support school registration processes.
• Manage communications, including emails, telephone calls and face-to-face enquiries.
• Assist with the organisation of school events, open mornings and other key activities.
• Help ensure safeguarding and visitor procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Discretion / confidentiality

Independent worker

Flexible, proactive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

King Edward's School, Bath is seeking a highly organised Pre-Prep & Junior School Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative support to the school office.

In this permanent, term-time role (8am-4.30pm, 36 weeks plus INSET/Open Mornings), you will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, manage pupil records and school communications, and help organise events and safeguarding procedures to ensure the office runs smoothly.