Situation Vacant – PA to Headteacher

Required for September 2023

£27,344 – £30,151 pro rata.  Actual starting salary £23,180 per annum

37 hours per week, term time only plus up to 4 paid weeks during school holidays, by negotiation

In this busy and demanding role, you will provide an invaluable administrative and secretarial support service to the Headteacher, and to the Governing body.

As well as being the first point of contact for the Headteacher, both externally and within school, your responsibilities will include assisting the Headteacher in managing and organising her diary, taking minutes, preparing agendas and attending meetings. You will have input in many aspects of school administration and will also be involved in gathering and managing school data to complete statutory returns.

The Headteacher’s PA is also responsible for coordinating the work of a small admin team.

Confidentiality, discretion, and a calm, professional approach to work is crucial in this role.  The ability to work to deadlines effectively whilst managing varying priorities is essential.

With excellent written and verbal communication skills, you should be educated to degree level, or have equivalent relevant experience.

Some flexibility over hours worked will be required.

For further details and an application form please contact us or visit the school website at www.gillotts.org.uk .  A Gillotts application form must be completed in all cases.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 5 June 2023

Interviews will be held in the weeks commencing 12 and 19 June 2023

Gillotts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  All staff are expected to promote fundamental British values. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.