Executive Assistant & Office Lead to CEO (Term-Time)

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Waltham Forest; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Chingford Academies Trust in London is seeking an Executive Assistant to the CEO to provide high-level administrative support and run the day-to-day school office. You will cover reception, manage complex diaries, and coordinate governance, admissions, attendance and safeguarding processes.

The role is term-time with INSET days and optional weeks outside term, requiring a proactive, highly organised professional with DBS clearance and right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience as an administrator.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Professional, proactive and reliable in a busy office.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the CEO.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the school office.
• Manage complex diaries and meetings for the CEO.
• Coordinate administrative systems across the trust.
• Lead office and reception services and front-desk cover.
• Support governance processes and reporting cycles.
• Support admissions and attendance processes.
• Support safeguarding and pupil wellbeing initiatives.
• Line manage administrative staff and allocate tasks.
• Ensure smooth operation during term time and holidays.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Job description

Chingford Academies Trust in London is seeking an Executive Assistant to the CEO to provide high-level administrative support and run the day-to-day school office. You will cover reception, manage complex diaries, and coordinate governance, admissions, attendance and safeguarding processes.

The role is term-time with INSET days and optional weeks outside term, requiring a proactive, highly organised professional with DBS clearance and right to work in the UK.