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Secretary **
Required from September 2025
Salary: £28,000
Full time onsite Role
Based in Guildford, Surrey Working Hours & Benefits:
This is a full-time, year-round position | 52 weeks per year
Term time: 8:00am - 6:00pm
School holidays: 8:00am - 4:00pm
5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays
Professional development opportunities
Free lunch during term timeWe are seeking a warm, professional, and highly organised School Secretary to join a team and provide a welcoming front-of-house service. This is a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and delivering excellent support to staff, pupils, and visitors.
About the Role
As the first point of contact for the school, you will:
Greet and assist visitors, parents, and pupils
Manage incoming calls and emails
Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team
Maintain pupil attendance records
Administer first aid and manage medical supplies
Support school events, trips, and facility bookingsYou'll be part of a busy office team, working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Flexibility, discretion, and a proactive attitude are essential.
What We're Looking For:
Proven experience in office administration
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Strong IT proficiency, especially in Microsoft Office
A calm, professional manner and attention to detail
A genuine interest in working with children and young people
A Paediatric First Aid qualification and experience in a school setting are desirable but not essentialPlease be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
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