School Secretary (Prep)

ISC group; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks' annual leave + bank holidays

Free lunch when school is in session

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Tormead School in Guildford is seeking a friendly School Secretary to be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, greeting guests and handling inquiries in a warm, professional manner.

You will manage front-of-house duties, answer the main school telephone, assist with first aid, and support welfare and safety of children during term time; part-time or job-share considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational environment is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for parents and visitors.
• Answer the main school telephone and handle queries.
• Administer first aid and support pupil welfare and safety.
• Ensure a welcoming, professional front of house in a busy school.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Administrative efficiency

Job description

Required for January 2027, or sooner.

Full-time or part-time considered for the right candidate. Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 FTE.

Tormead Prep provides exceptional education and pastoral care for children aged 4 to 11 in the heart of Guildford.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-presented School Secretary to be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, providing a warm and responsive front of house service. Key responsibilities will include creating a vital first impression to visitors, answering the main school telephone and dealing with all queries from parents, pupils and visitors, administering first aid and ensuring the safety and welfare of the children as a first priority.

No two days are the same, as a result, being flexible in responding to the changing needs of our school will be key. We are seeking a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who can also work independently, and is highly administratively efficient. Experience of working in an educational environment would be considered favourably but is not essential.

The hours of work role are 8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, during the School's term time. We are open to considering part-time or job share arrangements for the right candidate(s). We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment, and our benefits package includes a competitive salary, 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, professional development opportunities, and free lunch when school is in session.

The closing date for applications is Monday 2 November at 9.00am. However, applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified.

Tormead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.