Executive Headteacher PA - School Admin & Liaison

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a highly organized Personal Assistant to support the Executive Headteacher at Forest Oak School and Merstone School. The role involves diary and meeting management, preparing agendas and minutes, and handling confidential information with discretion.

The successful candidate will liaise with pupils, families, colleagues, governors and external agencies, draft high-quality documents, and contribute to the effective organisation of both schools.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy office environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• PA experience to senior leaders or in a school environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary and meetings for the Executive Headteacher.
• Prepare agendas and take minutes; draft and proofread correspondence.
• Handle confidential information and safeguard data.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for school administration.
• Support the organisation of Forest Oak School and Merstone School activities and processes.
• Act as key point of contact for the Executive Headteacher and exercise sound judgement.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Time management

Minute taking

Stakeholder liaison

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic systems

Job description

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a highly organized Personal Assistant to support the Executive Headteacher at Forest Oak School and Merstone School. The role involves diary and meeting management, preparing agendas and minutes, and handling confidential information with discretion.

The successful candidate will liaise with pupils, families, colleagues, governors and external agencies, draft high-quality documents, and contribute to the effective organisation of both schools.