School Secretary Required from September 2025 Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 Full time onsite Role Based in Guildford, Surrey Working Hours & Benefits: This is a full-time, year-round position | 52 weeks per year Term time: 8:00am - 6:00pm School holidays: 8:00am - 4:00pm 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays Professional development opportunities Free lunch during term timeWe are seeking a warm, professional, and highly organised School Secretary to join a team and provide a welcoming front-of-house service. This is a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and delivering excellent support to staff, pupils, and visitors. About the Role As the first point of contact for the school, you will: Greet and assist visitors, parents, and pupils Manage incoming calls and emails Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team Maintain pupil attendance records Administer first aid and manage medical supplies Support school events, trips, and facility bookingsYou'll be part of a busy office team, working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Flexibility, discretion, and a proactive attitude are essential. What We're Looking For: Proven experience in office administration Excellent communication and customer service skills Strong IT proficiency, especially in Microsoft Office A calm, professional manner and attention to detail A genuine interest in working with children and young people A Paediatric First Aid qualification and experience in a school setting are desirable but not essentialPlease be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application