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Assistant Senior School Secretary (Fixed-Term to December 2025)

Assistant Senior School Secretary (Fixed-Term to December 2025)

Queen's Gate School

Kensington and Chelsea

  • £25,000 - £35,000 per year
  • New
Salary:
depending upon experience
Job type:
Full Time, Temporary
Start date:
17 August 2025
Apply by:
22 July 2025

Job overview

After a period of valued service to the School, our Assistant Senior School Secretary is taking a one-term leave of absence, and we are seeking to appoint her replacement. The role is broad, and, as is the case for all those working in schools, we can guarantee that no two days will be the same. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with other administrative staff, forming part of the vital team who keep our School running. The post also involves constant contact with our wonderful pupils, who we know will welcome our new colleague with open arms.
The successful candidate will be required to carry out a wide range of administrative duties, including maintaining key records, managing communications with a range of stakeholders, and supporting the planning and running of major School projects and events. From time to time, all administrative staff may have to cover for other administrative staff and so an adaptable mindset and keenness to learn beyond their immediate remit will be essential. A person specification is below.
This role would suit someone with past experience of working in school administration. Equally, it might be attractive to someone just embarking on their career, including someone considering moving in years to come, for whom it would provide valuable hands-on experience in a school environment. The role is full time; however, the Principal is committed to inclusive recruitment, and so would be pleased to hear from candidates interested in a part-time, job-share opportunity.
The person specification is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post, nor does it specify how time will be apportioned between tasks. The post holder may be required to carry out other duties, not included in the person specification, as is reasonably required by the Principal from time to time. Overtime is not usually paid on these occasions.
The normal working hours are 8:00am-4:00pm or 9:00-5:00pm alternating with the other office staff. The post holder will have 30 working days’ holiday annually plus the bank holidays which fall outside term time, with all holidays normally taken during the School holidays. The School will comply with its statutory employer pension duties.


An application form and further details may be downloaded from our website www.queensgate.org.uk. When completed, the application form should be sent by email to recruitment@queensgate.org.uk together with a covering letter to the Principal, to arrive no later than 12.00pm on Tuesday, 22 July. First round interviews will be held later that week. 

Queen’s Gate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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About Queen's Gate School

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Queen's Gate School is an all-through independent day school for girls aged 4-18, housed in five Victorian buildings in South Kensington, London. There are around 500 pupils on roll, with a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of the city.

Queen's Gate School was founded in 1891 by Miss Eleanor Beatrice Wyatt in her parents' home. The present site was acquired in 2005. The school is an educational trust overseen by a board of governors.

Principal

Miss Amy Wallace

Values and vision

Queen's Gate School has high expectations and a commitment to ensuring that each girl achieves academic success, whatever her ability. It aims to create a secure, happy yet stimulating environment in which each pupil can realise her potential and develop a love of learning both in and out of the classroom. The development of self-discipline is promoted in an atmosphere where freedom of thought and ideas can flourish.

Great emphasis is placed on courtesy and concern for others. Girls are encouraged to take part in charitable work in their local community and further afield, enabling them to become responsible citizens.

ISI report

“Queen’s Gate is successful in achieving its aim to offer an education for life in a challenging environment where sound values and individuality are nurtured within a supportive environment. The happy, friendly atmosphere is palpable throughout the school.  Pupils of all ages and abilities, including those with SEND or EAL, make good progress and achieve well.”

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