School Office Manager Maternity Cover (Welcoming & Organized)

wycombe preparatory school; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Company pension scheme

Life assurance cover (3x annual salary

Free lunch provided during working hrs

Wellbeing and wellness programme

Refer-a-friend scheme

Job summary

Wycombe Preparatory School in High Wycombe is seeking an organised, proactive School Secretary to join on a full-time maternity cover. The role supports the smooth running of the school office and provides a professional service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

You will manage confidential admin, diaries, minutes, reception, HR/finance tasks and safeguarding reporting. The successful candidate will have prior school secretarial experience, excellent IT skills and a discreet, approachable

Qualifications

• Previous Office Manager or School Secretary experience.
• Experience in a school/independent education setting is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, correspondence, records, minute taking and organise meetings and events.
• Provide reception cover as part of the Administration Team.
• Handle HR and Finance Administration tasks.
• Maintain pupil files, SCR and confidential personnel records.
• Maintain high confidentiality with tact and professionalism.
• Assist safeguarding by reporting concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Team.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

IT skills

Attention to detail

Safeguarding awareness

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Wycombe Preparatory School in High Wycombe is seeking an organised, proactive School Secretary to join on a full-time maternity cover. The role supports the smooth running of the school office and provides a professional service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

You will manage confidential admin, diaries, minutes, reception, HR/finance tasks and safeguarding reporting. The successful candidate will have prior school secretarial experience, excellent IT skills and a discreet, approachable