About the role
We are looking for an experienced, highly organised and proactive PA to provide professional and confidential support to the Headteacher.
This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who thrives in a busy environment, can manage competing priorities and takes pride in ensuring senior leaders are supported effectively.
You will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, providing day-to-day administrative and organisational support and helping to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
Key responsibilities
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Provide comprehensive PA and administrative support to the Headteacher.
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Manage the Headteacher's diary, appointments, meetings and competing priorities.
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Organise meetings, prepare agendas, papers and supporting documentation.
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Attend meetings and take accurate minutes and notes.
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Monitor and follow up actions arising from meetings.
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Manage correspondence, emails and communications on behalf of the Headteacher.
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Prepare letters, reports, presentations and other professional documentation.
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Act as a professional point of contact for staff, parents, governors and external stakeholders.
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Handle confidential and sensitive information with complete discretion.
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Support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team with projects, deadlines and key organisational priorities.
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Coordinate events, appointments and important activities.
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Maintain accurate records, filing systems and administrative processes.
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Support effective communication across the organisation.
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Provide additional administrative support to senior leadership as required.
About you
We are looking for someone with previous experience in a PA, Executive Assistant, senior administrative or similar role.
You will need to be:
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Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
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Confident managing a busy diary and multiple competing priorities.
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An excellent written and verbal communicator.
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Professional, approachable and confident when dealing with people at all levels.
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Able to work independently and use initiative.
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Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
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Discreet and trustworthy when dealing with confidential information.
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Confident preparing professional correspondence, reports and documents.
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Experienced in organising meetings and taking accurate minutes.
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Proactive, adaptable and able to anticipate the needs of senior leadership.
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A strong team player who takes pride in delivering a high standard of work.
What we can offer
This is an excellent opportunity to become a key member of the senior leadership support team and to work closely with the Headteacher in a varied and influential role.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, take ownership of important areas of work and build strong professional relationships across the organisation.
The successful candidate will join a supportive and committed team within a growing organisation, where their contribution will be valued and make a genuine difference.
Salary and working hours
Full Time
Permanent
Up to £35,000 per annum
How to apply
If you are an experienced PA or senior administrator who is organised, discreet, professional and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be suited to the role.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled
