Executive Assistant to Head of School & Governance

Shorefields; Tendring; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colne Community School, part of the Sigma Trust, seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Head of School and Executive Headteacher and to act as joint Clerk to the Local Governance Committee.

You will oversee confidentiality and administrative delivery, line-manage the HR and admin teams, and work with SLT to shape the school’s development.

This 37-hour-per-week, 52-week-per-year role offers a competitive package and commitment to safeguarding, with inclusive, supportive colleagues.

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, including line management of the Office Manager and Finance Assistant.
• Provide administrative support/advice to the Local Governance Committee, including agendas and minutes.

Skills

Organisation

Time management

Empathy

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Job description

The Colne Community School, part of the Sigma Trust, seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Head of School and Executive Headteacher and to act as joint Clerk to the Local Governance Committee.

You will oversee confidentiality and administrative delivery, line-manage the HR and admin teams, and work with SLT to shape the school’s development.

This 37-hour-per-week, 52-week-per-year role offers a competitive package and commitment to safeguarding, with inclusive, supportive colleagues.