Thornton College - School Secretary/ Administrator

Buckinghamshire
Thornton College
£25,673.00 gross per annum
Full-time

Summary

Thornton College is a leading independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls set within 25 acres of beautiful parkland just outside Buckingham and within easy reach of Milton Keynes and conveniently located between Oxford & Cambridge.

Detail

For January 2026 Thornton College are looking to appoint an outstanding full-time Secretary/ School Administrator to provide administrative support throughout the year.

During term time the position will run on a two-weekly rota based on shifts of 9am – 5.30pm and 10am – 6.30pm, details are included in the job description

Our most recent ISI inspection report judged the school to be ‘Excellent’ in all areas and our CSI Inspection this year judged the school to be ‘Outstanding in all areas.’ More recently, Thornton has been accredited as a NACE School. The successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking school environment.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised with excellent communication skills and be proficient with IT packages including Microsoft Office (Teams, Excel, Word) and would ideally have previously worked within the iSAMS MIS package.

Salary: £25,673.00 gross per annum

We offer a friendly and supportive work environment, generous – pro-rata fee remission and free parking set in 25 acres of wonderful grounds.

The position is full time with 25 days holiday pay plus paid bank holidays.

Closing Date for applications: 10th October 2025

Interviews: w/c 13th October 2025

Early applications are advised as the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.

Thornton College will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with the updated guidance from KCSIE to identify any incidents or issues, related to suitability to work with children, that may need to be raised or clarified at interview.

If you are selected, we may notify you before the closing date.

Thornton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS and barred list check by the Disclosures and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Please do not hesitate to contact Miss Taryn Robinson, PA to the Head, should you have any queries.

Email: trobinson@thorntoncollege.com