Pre-Prep & Junior School Secretary in Bath

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 candidatewill 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.

For further information please see attached Job Description.

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.

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.