Personal Assistant to the Headteacher

At Southgate School, we are committed to the pursuit of excellence while ensuring that every young person is known, valued and encouraged to fulfil their potential.

This important role sits at the heart of the school. You will work closely with the Headteacher, senior leaders, staff and our wider school community, managing diaries, supporting recruitment processes and helping to deliver key school priorities and projects. Your organisation, adaptability, initiative and attention to detail will make an important contribution to the effective day-to-day running and continued development of our highly successful and popular school.

We are looking for someone who is professional, trustworthy and highly organised, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Just as importantly, you will share our commitment to safeguarding young people and to creating a school community characterised by high expectations, opportunity, kindness and a strong sense of belonging.

If you are excited by the opportunity to play an important role in an ambitious school where every member of the community is encouraged to contribute and succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Why work at Southgate School

• You will be joining a highly successful school with a national profile of excellence in teaching and learning, teacher training and student outcomes.
• Friendly staff and supportive working environment.
• We will provide you with exceptional support and provide excellent opportunities such as access to the Middlesex Learning Trust (MLT) Leadership Programme which has been implemented to support retention of our staff and provide clear career pathways within the Trust. Through this programme the MLT is able to identify and utilise the best practitioners and leaders to coach and mentor across the Trust.
• A range of benefits, including the Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme and free onsite parking.

Location

Southgate School is situated in the London Borough of Enfield (Outer London) and it has excellent transport links. We are five minutes away from Oakwood Tube Station on the Piccadilly Line and central London is only 20 minutes away. We have parking on site and are also very well-connected by local bus routes. Additionally, there are plenty of shopping facilities, entertainment and recreational facilities nearby.

We offer:

• A great school with committed staff and motivated students
• Training and development including the Trusts Talent Management Framework
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Suite
• Two week October half term break