School Secretary

Elm Green Preparatory School is seeking to appoint an experienced Secretary/Administrator tp replace the present postholder who will be leaving at the end of the Autumn Term. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting senior management. The role is front line, so the candidate will also possess excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task within a busy environment.

Due to the position of the school, the postholder must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.

The closing date is 4pm on Wednesday 9th October and interviews will be held week commencing 14th October 2024.

Only successful applicants will be called forward for interview with a view to the post being filled as soon as possible prior to the start of the Spring term.

Please send completed application form to [email protected]

Elm Green Preparatory School was founded in 1944 and is situated in an idyllic rural location in Little Baddow, about six miles east of Chelmsford. It is a co-educational independent school of approximately 220 pupils aged from 4 to 11 years. It is set in four acres of grounds with play areas, swimming pool and sports facilities on site, and also has the use of Little Baddow sports field for games and athletics.

Initial entry into the school is non-selective and occurs in the September after a child's fourth birthday. In Year 3, the children move into the Prep continuing until Year 6 when, aged 11, they move onto a range of different schools. The school has an excellent record of success for entry to Essex grammar schools and independent schools where many prestigious scholarships and awards in all subjects are gained.