School Secretary/Administrator
Cottesmore School
West Sussex
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- November 2019
- Apply by:
- 16 October 2019
Job overview
Acting as the first point of contact between the School and its parents and staff, this role combines good personal presentation, interpersonal skills and a pleasant and confident manner with a well organised and methodical approach, the ability to work under pressure and prioritise work. Written and verbal communications skills are important along with patience and a calm reassuring manner. Complete confidentiality is essential when handling personal information. The Secretary/ Administrator is an integral part of the school’s office team and as a result the responsibilities linked to this post are many and varied.
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About Cottesmore School
Cottesmore School is an award-winning academic boarding preparatory school for girls and boys between the ages of 7 and 13 on the border of Surrey and Sussex. We also have a Pre-prep on site for girls and boys aged between 4 and 8.
Since 1894, Cottesmore has been preparing girls and boys for boarding senior schools.
As well as maintaining academic rigour, Cottesmore also believes that sport, music, art, design and drama are important aspects of school life. A vast array of activities and hobbies are also available to the children including riding, shooting, fishing, paddle boarding, ten-pin bowling, golf and footgolf.
Cottesmore is a family-focused, happy and confidence-inspiring environment where great care is taken to nurture each individual's talent.
Cottesmore is 30 minutes from London by train and 25 minutes from Brighton by car. Nearby towns include Horsham, Hayward's Heath, Brighton and Crawley.
Members of the team enjoy a strong remuneration package, that can include onsite residential accommodation, subject to available .
Winner of Tes (Independent School Awards) 'Boarding School of the Year 2019'.
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