School Secretary
Thorngrove School
Highclere
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018 (or sooner)
- Apply by:
- 1 October 2017
Job overview
The role of School Secretary becomes available due to a general increase in work load and a member of the office team going part-time. Previous experience as a school secretary is desirable as well as a strong knowledge of management information systems (e.g. SchoolBase). Good interpersonal and organisational skills are essential. A confident, engaging, warm and hardworking, professional manner is key to this role, as is the ability to work well under pressure. A good understanding of independent education is also highly desirable. This role could increase to full-time in due course.
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About Thorngrove School
Thorngrove School is a co-educational independent preparatory school in Highclere, near Newbury in Berkshire, for 2 1/2 -13 year olds. It accommodates approximately 220 pupils.
Thorngrove School was founded in 1988 by Nick and Connie Broughton. They wanted to create an establishment that provided for all children, whatever their abilities. Recent developments have included a 3 lane cricket net facility and personal devices for all children in Year 3 up. The school will be celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2023.
Headmaster
Nick Graham
Vision and values
Thorngrove School aims to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, developing pupils' academic education as well as their interest in extra-curricular pursuits. Teachers strive to provide a nurturing environment for every child and to promote teamwork and friendship between year groups. The pre-preparatory school maximises the use of all school facilities, including the woods and fields.
While Thorngrove School excels at teaching core subjects, it also provides outstanding extra-curricular activities. Pupils have access to specialist art and pottery sessions, music lessons and drama classes led by a fully qualified LAMDA teacher. Plenty of sports are on offer.
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