School Secretary (Rydes Hill)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Tormead School in Guildford is seeking a warm, well-presented School Secretary to be the first point of contact for parents and visitors. You will manage the front of house, answer the main school phone, and handle queries from parents, pupils and visitors with a responsive, friendly approach.

Key duties include administering first aid, safeguarding welfare, and coordinating administrative tasks. The role offers term-time hours with some holiday work, and flexible arrangements may be considered

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work as part of a team and independently.
• Experience in an educational environment preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet parents, visitors and handle main school telephone queries.
• Maintain front-of-house operations and ensure a welcoming atmosphere.
• Administer first aid when required and safeguard children's welfare as a priority.
• Support administrative tasks across the school reception and office.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Reception / front desk

Independent work

Job description

Required for January 2027 or sooner.

Full-time, term time only plus 4 weeks.

Part-time or job share arrangements considered for the right candidate(s)

Salary: £28,000-£32,000 FTE

Part of the Tormead family, Rydes Hill Pre-Prep and Nursery School provides exceptional education and pastoral care for children aged 2-7 within idyllic surroundings in the suburbs 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 and nursery 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.

This is a full-time during the School’s term time, with working hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm. An additional four weeks to be worked during the School holidays per year, from 8.00am to 4.00pm. 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, 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.