King Edward's School, Bath
Pre-Prep & Junior School Secretary
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Pre-Prep & Junior School Secretary
Application Deadline: 8 September 2026
Department: Pre-Prep & Junior School
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Bath
Compensation: £27,707 / year
Description
Permanent, 8am-4.30pm Monday-Friday
Term time only 36 weeks per year (plus INSET & Open Mornings)
40 hours per week
We are seeking a highly organised and professional Secretary to provide administrative support to the Pre-Prep & Junior School. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality administrative support, act as a first point of contact for parents and visitors, and help ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school office.
Key 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.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to build positive relationships and deliver excellent customer service.
- Discreet and trustworthy, with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
- Able to work independently, use initiative and remain calm under pressure.
- Flexible, proactive and enthusiastic with a positive, ‘can-do’ approach.
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Benefits
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Generous and competitive school fee remission.
- Free refreshments and fruit.
- Employee assistance packages - AIG SmartHealth and L&G Sparks.
- Recently refurbished gym on-site and access to gym membership offer for the University of Bath.
- Tax-efficient Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Pilates classes for staff, with colleagues also welcome to join the Senior School's weekly lunchtime Running Club.
- Support towards prescription glasses and eye tests.
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