Personal Assistant to Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team

Vacancy – Personal Assistant to Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team

Salary/Grade: Grade 6, SCP 11-19 – pro rata per annum – term time only (£27,269 – £31,067)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 8.30am – 3.30pm

Closing date: Monday 25 November 2024, 2 noon

Are you a highly organised and efficient individual with excellent communication skills?

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Personal Assistant to support our Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth running of the school and providing comprehensive administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diary Management: Manage complex diaries, scheduling meetings, appointments, and events.
• Correspondence: Handle correspondence, including emails, letters, and reports.
• Website management: Responsible for regularly checking and updating to ensure only current and accurate information is included.
• Minute Taking: Attend meetings and produce accurate and concise minutes.
• Project Management: Assist with various projects and initiatives as required.
• General Administration: Undertake general administrative tasks, such as filing, photocopying, and scanning.
• Event Planning: Coordinate and organize events, conferences, and meetings.

Essential Skills:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Discretion and confidentiality

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in a school environment
• Knowledge of school administration systems
• Experience in managing social media and school websites

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for education and a commitment to providing excellent administrative support, we encourage you to apply.

Completed application forms should be submitted to clough.s@fishermore.lancs.sch.uk by the closing date.

This school is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, an online search of shortlisted candidates will be carried out as part of our due diligence.