School Secretary

Part Time, 28 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, capable and efficient individual with meticulous attention to detail who is able to juggle multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will have the ability to provide high level and confidential support to the Head and will enjoy working as part of a team within a beautiful rural setting. 

Barrow Hills is a co-ed 2-13 years prep school, offering academic success within a balanced and generous education. We have a strong ethos built on our values of compassion, curiosity and connection, and we are proud to be widely recognised as a welcoming community with a warm, family atmosphere.

Our outcomes speak for themselves, with “very successful students within the formal curriculum and beyond”. The child’s own journey towards this accomplishment is vital, with “pupils’ social development of the highest quality” (Inspectorate 2022). These courteous, sociable and responsible children are at the heart of all that we do; we pride ourselves in valuing every child with skilled educators and individual attention. It’s a very warm community, aspirational but values-driven and grounded.

Our Barrow Hills family also has the unique advantage of governance by the Bridewell Royal Hospital Foundation and close affiliation with our partner school, Kings Edward’s Witley. We benefit from centuries of charitable history, links to the City of London and the generous shared resource an independent senior school provides.

Our aim at Barrow Hills is to inspire happy children.

Children at Barrow Hills are growing to be… Curious about everything; and Brave when meeting new challenges. Scholarly in the way that they learn and in their love of learning. Compassionate towards others, in the School and in the wider world. Generous of spirit, and in sharing their time and their gifts; and Joyful in their appreciation of their families, their friendships, their School and the world. Truthful and true to themselves, and Responsible in what they say and in what they do.

As well as a fun and interesting group of children to motivate and inspire, we can offer job satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment, school fee remission at Barrow Hills and our partner school King Eward’s Witley, a competitive salary, pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free car parking and all meals during term time.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience, to bring to our wonderful team, then we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please complete the Application Form or for further details, visit our website www.barrowhills.org or contact the HR Department by emailing HR@barrowhills.org or telephoning 01428 686739.

Closing date for applications: Noon, Friday 10th May 2024.

Applications will be considered on receipt, and early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and offer the position prior to the closing date.

Barrow Hills School is a registered charity committed to equality, diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to our websites or ask HR for our child protection and rehabilitation of offenders’ policy. We especially welcome applicants from under-represented groups. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure through the DBS.