Executive Assistant and Office Manager (Priory School)

East Sussex County Council; Lewes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Lewes seeks an Executive Assistant & Office Manager to provide vital support to the Headteacher and leadership team. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient office operations, coordinate administrative tasks, and foster communication within the school. Salary is £29,289 to £31,262 per year for 37 hours a week, term-time only, plus 6.20 weeks of annual leave. Experience in an educational setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in providing administrative support in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient running of the Headteacher's office.
• Coordinate administrative tasks to optimise leadership time.
• Liaise with the Clerk to Governors to manage Governor-related work.

Skills

Administration and Accounting

Organization skills

Excel

Word Processing

Telephoning skills

Job description

Hours of work

37 hours per week

Working pattern

Full‑time. Term‑time only: 40 working weeks per year plus 6.2 weeks annual leave. Salary will be pro‑rata.

Closing date

Monday 06 October 2025 9.00am

Contact information

Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XN
Phone: extension 211
Email: (not provided)
Website: (not provided)
Please note we do not accept CVs.

Executive Assistant and Office Manager

Priory School has a long‑standing history of academic excellence within a culture of strong pastoral care. We are proud of the highly successful rounded education we provide. Priory is a school where students are expected to work hard and as a result make excellent progress. Priory School is well regarded and is consistently oversubscribed.

Are you an exceptional organiser with a passion for supporting leadership and driving operational excellence? The Governors are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Executive Assistant & Office Manager to provide vital secretarial and administrative support to our Headteacher Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient running of the Headteacher's office with full secretarial and organisational support.
• Coordinate administrative tasks and procedures to optimise leadership time and effectiveness.
• Liaise with the Clerk to Governors to manage Governor‑related work.
• Support school‑wide compliance and regulatory administration.
• Foster strong communication and working relationships with staff, students and external contacts.
• Oversee the delivery of administrative support across the school ensuring high standards and alignment with school priorities.
• We are looking for someone who is highly organised, discreet and confident in managing multiple priorities. If you thrive in a dynamic school environment and enjoy making a meaningful impact behind the scenes we would love to hear from you.

If you have any questions relating to this role please email Jon Curtis‑Brignell Headteacher at (email not provided).

Salary

£29,289 to £31,262 a year for 37 hours per week term‑time, 40 working weeks plus 6.20 holiday weeks (46.20 total paid weeks per year). Salary grade: Single Status Grade 9, spinal column points 23‑.

Key Skills

• Administration and Accounting
• Patient Care
• Data Entry
• Office supplies
• General studies
• Excel
• Front Desk Reception
• Scheduling
• Front Office
• Detail oriented
• Organization skills
• Telephoning skills
• Administration and Secretarial
• Office Management
• Word Processing

Other details

Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary: £33,055 - £35,282

Qualifications

Required Experience: IC

EEO Statement

East Sussex County Council is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake or currently hold a DBS enhanced clearance for this authority.