PA to Headteacher

• PA to Headteacher
• Full-time
• After October Half Term Start
• Temp contract - covering Maternity
• Secondary school
• Croydon

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced PA to join a large Secondary school in Croydon to provide Personal Assistance to the Headteacher.

The Role

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 full-time, 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

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing a confidential Personal Assistant support service to the Head Teacher
• 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 presenting 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.
• General administration as required

To apply for this role you must have:

• 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

The School

This outstanding comprehensive secondary school and college is located in Croydon and is a popular choice for families in the local community. The school offers pupils a challenging and supportive learning environment and achieves excellent results. The school has a committed staff team in place and benefits from a modern well-equipped school site. 

If you are an experienced PA looking for a fulfilling term-time only role, then this is an excellent opportunity. Please apply with an up to date CV outlining your skills and PA experience.