PA to the Headteacher

PA to the Headteacher - Lichfield - 6-Month Assignment - ASAP Start

Are you an experienced and organised PA looking for your next challenge?

Academics are proud to be supporting a secondary school in Lichfield, a thriving and high-achieving secondary school, in recruiting a Personal Assistant to the Headteacher. This is a minimum 6-month assignment offering a varied, fast-paced role at the heart of school leadership. The hours are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (negotiable), with a daily rate of 115-130 depending on experience.

• Provide professional and confidential administrative support to the Headteacher.
• Manage diaries, appointments, and communications.
• Support HR administration - contracts, recruitment adverts, and onboarding.
• Liaise with staff, governors, and external partners on behalf of the Headteacher.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, meeting documentation etc.
• Maintain effective filing and record-keeping systems.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day coordination of the Headteacher's office.

• Proven PA or senior administrative experience, ideally in a busy environment.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and other administrative systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• School experience desirable but not essential - transferable skills from corporate or public sectors welcome (i.e., fast-paced environments).

• Competitive daily rates of 115-130, paid to you weekly (dependent on experience).
• Dedicated consultant offering personalised support throughout your placement.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within an educational setting.
• A referral scheme, paying you up to 125 for every successful recommendation.
• Clear and straightforward registration process.
• Roles that can often lead to long-term or permanent appointments.

If you're a proactive and organised professional who thrives in a busy, rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you - apply now to join this outstanding school community!