Executive Assistant to Headteacher & SLT | Governance & Ops

Ridgewood School; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgewood School in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high‑level executive, administrative, governance and personnel support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. The role involves coordinating governance processes, managing confidential information and ensuring efficient operation of school administration.

You will work closely with the Operations Manager to maintain compliant systems, handle staff records, and support recruitment, payroll and HR

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (grade C/4 or above) including English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and confidential executive support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
• Manage complex diaries, meetings, correspondence and communications on behalf of senior leaders.
• Ensure efficient administrative systems and processes are established, maintained and continually improved.
• Prepare, proofread and distribute reports, presentations, agendas, minutes and other documentation to a high professional standard.
• Coordinate school events, meetings and functions, ensuring effective planning and delivery.
• Maintain confidential staff personnel files and governance records.
• Liaise with finance to provide starter information, payroll related queries and changes.

Education

5 GCSEs (including English and Maths)

Job description

Ridgewood School in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high‑level executive, administrative, governance and personnel support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. The role involves coordinating governance processes, managing confidential information and ensuring efficient operation of school administration.

You will work closely with the Operations Manager to maintain compliant systems, handle staff records, and support recruitment, payroll and HR