School Secretary
The Old Vicarage School
Richmond upon Thames
- Expired
- Salary:
- £23,000 - 24,000 per annum depending on experience.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2017
Job overview
School Secretary
Old Vicarage School in Richmond, Surrey requires a full-time School Secretary to start as soon as possible. Reduced hours during school holiday periods.
Old Vicarage is a happy and successful independent school for girls aged 4 – 11 years.
We are seeking to appoint a School Secretary to start as soon as possible. This is a role for a highly organised, professional and self-motivated person who loves the challenge of multi-tasking and who thrives on variety, contact with pupils, staff and parents and never knowing quite what the day will bring.
The successful candidate will be expected to have strong administrative, secretarial and IT skills along with excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Previous experience of school procedures and administrative systems would be a great advantage but training will be provided. A willingness to work as part of a strong team, to play a full part in the life of the school and a commitment to the ethos of the school are essential.
The role is full-time and starts at 7.45am each day during term time. The office must be covered until 5pm and this will be done on an agreed rota with the other two members of the office staff. During school holiday periods, there is more flexibility and the secretary will only be required to work 4 hours per day, the times of which will be agreed.
The holiday allowance is 30 days per annum, plus Christmas closure (minimum of five extra days) and public holidays (eight days). All leave is to be taken during the School holidays.
A detailed job description and application form can be downloaded from this site. Please note that we do not accept CVs without a completed application form .
The Old Vicarage School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Closing date for applications: 31 January 2017
Attached documents
About The Old Vicarage School
Introduction from our Head, Mrs Clare Strickland.
The Old Vicarage is an iconic Grade 2* Listed castle on Richmond Hill and is home to the only girls’ prep school in Richmond.
The school provides an excellent educational experience for girls who thrive in a safe, secure and stimulating environment supported by outstanding teaching from experienced and dedicated staff.
Classes of no more than 15, enable teachers to understand the individual learning profiles of each girl, ensuring that their potential is recognised and nurtured.
The broad curriculum is stimulating, engaging and diverse.
The girls have the opportunity to shine through music, art, drama, sport and through the excellent extra-curricular programme. The girls are encouraged to question, explore and have the confidence to try all of the new experiences and opportunities available.
The girls leave the school equipped with the skills to face the challenges of the modern world. They are creative, confident, ambitious and have the self-belief that there are no limits to what they can achieve. The girls at the Old Vicarage develop friendships which last a lifetime and treasure their memories of their time at the school.
We welcome you to join us at the school and look forward to meeting with you soon.
Our Mission Statement
To educate our girls to their highest level of academic achievement providing them with opportunities to embrace new challenges with confidence.
To prepare them to become responsible and compassionate global citizens who are creative and ambitious in their outlook.
An Old Vicarage School pupil is a diligent, happy, confident and considerate girl, who achieves personal success through challenge, inspiration and support.
Our Core Values
At the Old Vicarage School we C-A-R-E
C - we are Curious
A - we are Ambitious
R - we are Resilient
E - we Empathetic
EDI Statement
At the Old Vicarage School, we are committed to ensuring equality of education and opportunity for all girls, staff, parents and carers irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation, age or socio-economic background. We aim to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity in which all those connected to the school feel proud of their identity and ability to participate fully in school life.
ISI Educational Quality Inspection - June 2019 Rated Excellent
“The School fully meets its aim to enable every pupil to be the best she can, whether academically or in the arts, drama or sports. Pupils display exemplary attituded to learning.”
Safeguarding Recruitment Statement
Old Vicarage School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken on appointment.
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