Headteachers Personal Assistant

We are currently looking to recruit a personal assistant to the Head to support manage and assist her day to day tasks

Do you think you are up to the job? If so, we welcome you to apply for the position.

The Headteacher is looking for a PA with a professional and adaptable approach and the ability to be flexible according to the needs of the school.

Your role will include a variety of administration and management tasks and you should have a highly professional approach at all times.

The Headteacher is seeking a PA with previous experience in a similar role whether in education or a corporate/commercial environment.

This is a part time (0.6fte), term-time role although there will be a requirement to be flexible with hours as you will be required to work later some evenings for meetings etc. There should also be a willingness to train to become Clerk to governors, an additional time commitment to be discussed  Headteacher is seeking a PA with previous experience in a similar role whether in education or a corporate/commercial environment.

This is a part time (0.6fte), term-time role although there will be a requirement to be flexible with hours as you will be required to work later some evenings for meetings etc. There should also be a willingness to train to become Clerk to governors, an additional time commitment to be discussed  responsibilities will include:
• Providing a confidential Personal Assistant support service to the Headteacher
• To manage and co-ordinate the Headteacher’s diary and organise meetings, as appropriate
• To note and coordinate the Headteacher’s follow-up actions at the end of key meetings and from correspondence.
• Maintain and devise office systems, including data management and filing.
• Screen phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handle them when appropriate.
• Meet and greet visitors at all levels of seniority.
• Carry out background research and present findings.
• Organise and attend meetings and ensure the head is well prepared for meetings.
• To draft memorandums, letters and reports for the Headteacher’s approval.
• To manage Headteacher’s correspondence, including email.
• To take minutes of meetings for example leadership meetings, premises meetings and governing body committee meetings, and publish those minutes in a timely fashion.
• To be responsible for HR documentation and the upkeep of staff files
• General administration as required

To apply for this role you must have:
• Previous Personal Assistant experience
• A high level of diplomacy and confidentiality
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to be flexible with working hours
• A DBS Enhanced disclosure or be prepared to obtain one