Prep-School Secretary

We require a talented and experienced administrator who is able and confident to hit the ground running.  The successful candidate will possess an engaging, positive and professional outlook along with outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills.  This is a fantastic and exciting opportunity to join the award-winning team here at Brambletye School, working at the very heart of our school.

The Role

In this multifaceted role the Prep-School Secretary will be the first point of contact for all visitors to the Prep-School, along with carrying out a wide and varied range of secretarial and administrative duties and working closely with our Head of Admin in support of their role.

The ability to multitask and work using initiative are key attributes for this role along with recognising the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding.

Start Date and Hours of Work

Ideally we would like our new Prep-School Secretary to join us as soon as possible but we can be flexible regarding the start date if needed.

Below are the days and hours of work for this position:

Term-Time

During term-time the hours of work will be Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.15pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break each day.

School Holidays

During the school holidays there will be the requirement to work:    

• Three full days before the start of each term for Inset 8.15am to 5.15pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break;    
• Five days following the end of each term (not including weekends) 9.00am to 4.00pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break;    
• One day before each Inset (not including weekends) 9.00am to 4.00pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break; and    
• Three days to work be worked 9.00am to 4.00pm with a 30 minute unpaid break during one half-term each year, the exact half-term and days worked will be in agreement with the Head of Admin before the start of each academic year.

Please note that we would be willing to consider a job share for this position.

Salary

The successful candidate will be appointed between scale point 24 and 30 of Brambletye’ s Non-Teachers Pay Scale - £21,506 to £26,213 per annum.  The full-time equivalent salary is £24,439 to £29,787 per annum.

Staff Benefits  

• An immediate and very generous school fee discount which is available in our Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep-School;    
• Membership of the school’s contributory pension scheme for staff;    
• Complimentary use of our excellent leisure facilities when available;    
• Free meals of outstanding quality when working;    
• Use of a well-equipped staff room which includes complimentary hot and cold drinks, biscuits and fresh fruit and newspapers; and    
• Free on-site parking.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position and would like an informal discussion prior to submitting an application, please contact Heather White, HR Manager either via telephone: (01342) 335157/07572 609653 or via email: hwhite@brambletye.com who would be happy to discuss this position with you in further detail.

To apply, please fully complete a copy of our application form and return to Heather White (HR Manager) via email: hwhite@brambletye.com.

The closing date for applications is midday on Friday, 21st January 2022, please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, therefore early application is strongly advised.

The interview date is to be confirmed.

Interviews will be arranged in accordance with current Government advice regarding the Covid-19 situation.

Please note that applications not submitted on the Brambletye application form or where the Brambletye application form has not been completed in full, will not be considered. CV’s will not be accepted in substitution for a completed Brambletye application form.

Applicants who have lived outside of the UK for more than three months in the past 10 years will be required to provide a Police check from their country/countries of residence.

Brambletye School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection process. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.