School Secretary
We are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic School Secretary to join our school in Urmston! This is a great opportunity for applicants who are looking for a rewarding career within education.
About Abbotsford Preparatory School
Abbotsford Preparatory School is a co-educational independent school for children aged 4 months to 11 years old in Urmston.
As recently mentioned in the Manchester Evening News, we are proud to be one of the leading independent schools in the Trafford area! Rated ‘Outstanding’, Abbotsford has been judged as having the highest quality in education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership at the school. With our exceptional 11+ provision, Abbotsford provides the necessary knowledge, concepts, skills, and discipline to equip children for further education as well as the ability to become confident and independent individuals for life during academia as well as beyond.
About the Role and You
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent, All Year
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Salary: Up to 26k per annum
Start date: June 2025
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Establish and maintain good relationships with all students, parents/carers, colleagues, suppliers, contractors and other professionals.
- Assisting with the school’s finance processes including sending out termly bills, associated record keeping and supplier run.
- Generating invoices for parents, raising invoices/adding invoices to Xero.
- Dealing with queries regarding invoices with suppliers.
- Manage the Headteacher’s diary and time including booking appointments, acting as the ‘gatekeeper’, receiving visitors, providing preparatory support for meetings and events when necessary.
- Management of pupil files, SCR, email correspondence and any administrative filing, including confidential personnel files;
- Handling billing enquiries and taking payments over the phone
About you : We are looking for someone who has:
- Knowledge of XERO
- Worked within a busy reception and office/school environment ideally as School Secretary or Heads PA.
- Excellent IT skills – including intermediate or advanced level in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint
- The ability to work unsupervised and to prioritise work during peaks of commitment
- Good organisational and administration skills
Why work at Abbotsford Prep?
At Abbotsford Preparatory School, we are dedicated to creating an environment where both pupils and staff flourish. In addition to being part of an exceptional team, here’s what you can expect:
- Competitive staff remuneration
- Ability to engage in a collaborative learning communities
- Coaching development
- Teaching and learning focus
- Pastoral development
- Refer a friend scheme
- Wellness programme
- Access to life assurance ( 3x Annual Salary )
- Free lunch provided
- On-site parking
- Company Sick Pay and Company Pension
To find out more about this role, please read our Job Description.
If this sounds like the role for you, we encourage you to apply today!
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please fill out our Application Form and return this to recruitment@alphaschools.co.uk along with your CV,
We look forward to welcoming you to Abbotsford Preparatory School!
Abbotsford Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.