Executive Assistant

Location: Sarah Bonnell School & Newham Community Trust Office

Report to: Head of School and Director of Education

Salary: P03 - Full time - £45,750 - £49,056

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and interview and appoint candidates before the advertised closing date.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to join our Sarah Bonnell and Trust team.

Are you an exceptional organiser and communicator, looking to make a real impact in an inspiring educational environment?

You will play a pivotal part in the smooth running of our school and trust, providing high-level executive support, managing the diaries of the Head of School and Director of Education, preparing confidential reports and correspondence, and acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders. You will coordinate events, oversee administrative functions, and ensure all communications reflect our commitment to excellence and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive executive support and effective diary management for The Head of School and Director of Education
• Act as a key point of contact, managing communications with internal and external stakeholders Prepare reports, agendas, presentations, and confidential correspondence to a high professional standard
• Organise and take minutes for meetings, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution Support the management of complaints, compliance, and operational matters, maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times
• Coordinate school events and stakeholder engagement activities
• Manage highly confidential and sensitive information with the utmost integrity
• Support and contribute to safeguarding processes, demonstrating awareness of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance
• Assist with project coordination and manage competing priorities to ensure smooth daily operations
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across the school and trust, modelling professionalism at all times
• Develop and maintain effective systems for monitoring and reporting relevant school data

Flexibility

You will be required to work at any of the Trust’s sites, including all schools and the central office, as directed. The role involves travel between locations, and you are expected to attend any Trust site as required to meet operational needs. Flexibility in relation to location and working arrangements is an essential requirement of the role.

Safeguarding:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every member of staff has a responsibility to identify concerns, act appropriately and always work in the best interests of children.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Equality, Health & Safety and Data Protection:

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

All employees are expected to comply with Trust policies relating to health and safety, safeguarding and data protection, including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.