PA to Headteacher / Executive Assistant – Term Time Only

PA to the Head – Term Time Only

Element recruitment are working with a well-established school in Clifton who are looking for an experienced and proactive PA to the Head to join their team. This is a varied role providing high-level administrative and organisational support to the Head, with responsibility for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the Head’s Office.

You will be trusted with a wide range of confidential matters and will need to be comfortable managing a busy diary, coordinating communications and working with a variety of people across the school community.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing the Head’s diary, inbox and day-to-day correspondence.
• Providing proactive administrative and organisational support to the Head.
• Handling sensitive and confidential information relating to pupils, staff and the wider school community.
• Building positive relationships with parents, Governors, pupils and staff.
• Supporting the preparation of information, reports and documentation for Governors.
• Coordinating meetings, events and school functions, including preparing relevant paperwork and notes.
• Arranging travel, accommodation and other logistics for the Head when required.
• Maintaining organised and secure filing and information systems.
• Supporting the management and recording of complaints, incidents and sanctions.
• Assisting the Senior Leadership Team with additional administrative requirements.
• Providing reception cover when required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is experienced, highly organised and confident working in a busy environment. You will need to be approachable and professional, while also having the confidence and judgement to deal with confidential and sensitive matters appropriately.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience providing PA or senior-level administrative support.
• Experience managing confidential information with a high level of discretion.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure.
• A proactive approach with good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• The ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and ideally iSAMS.
• Previous experience within a school or education environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

Hours

• Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm
• This is a term-time-only position, with an additional 3 weeks to be worked during the school holidays. The exact dates/timings for these weeks will be agreed with the Head.

Salary

£31,500 FTE / £24,128 actual salary (term time only)

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