Executive Assistant to Head of School & Governance

Colne-Community-School; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CPD training programme

Collaboration across the Trust

Staff wellbeing opportunities

Staff social events

Job summary

Colne Community School in Colchester, part of The Sigma Trust, is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Head of School and Executive Headteacher. The role also acts as joint Clerk to the Local Governance Committee and line manages the HR Link and administrative teams.

The post is 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with confidentiality, flexibility and initiative. The successful candidate will contribute to shaping the role over time within a nurturing school

Qualifications

• Good general education up to A-Level or equivalent.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Resilience and determination coupled with the ability to support and show empathy.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Head of School/Executive Headteacher.
• Supervise the provision of P&C services for all staff, liaising with SLT, Sigma P&C and the Head of School/Executive Headteacher.
• Oversee the administrative team and line manage the Office Manager, Finance Assistant and other non-teaching roles.
• Provide administrative support/advice to the local governance committee, including preparing agendas, minutes, and reports.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Time management

Empathy and resilience

Confidentiality

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colne Community School in Colchester, part of The Sigma Trust, is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Head of School and Executive Headteacher. The role also acts as joint Clerk to the Local Governance Committee and line manages the HR Link and administrative teams.

The post is 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with confidentiality, flexibility and initiative. The successful candidate will contribute to shaping the role over time within a nurturing school