Headteachers Personal Assistant

We are currently looking to recruit a personal assistant to the Head to support manage and assist her day to day tasks,

• Providing a confidential Personal Assistant support service to the Headteacher
• To manage and co-ordinate the Headteacher's diary and organise meetings, as appropriate
• To note and coordinate the Headteacher's follow-up actions at the end of key meetings and from correspondence.
• Maintain and devise office systems, including data management and filing.
• Screen phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handle them when appropriate.
• Meet and greet visitors at all levels of seniority
• Carry out background research and present findings.
• Organise and attend meetings and ensure the head is well prepared for meetings.
• To draft memorandums, letters and reports for the Headteacher's approval.
• To manage Headteacher's correspondence, including email.
• To take minutes of meetings for example leadership meetings, premises meetings and governing body committee meetings, and publish those minutes in a timely fashion.
• To be responsible for HR documentation and the upkeep of staff files
• General administration as required

The Headteacher is looking for a PA with a professional and adaptable approach and the ability to be flexible according to the needs of the school. Your role will include a variety of administration and management tasks and you should have a highly professional approach at all times.

The Headteacher is seeking a PA with previous experience in a similar role whether in education or a corporate/commercial environment. This is a part time (0.6fte), term-time role although there will be a requirement to be flexible with hours as you will be required to work later some evenings for meetings etc. There should also be a willingness to train to become Clerk to governors, an additional time commitment to be discussed at interview.

• Previous Personal Assistant experience
• A high level of diplomacy and confidentiality
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to be flexible with working hours
• A DBS Enhanced disclosure or be prepared to obtain one

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