Executive PA to Head of School – Part-Time

CATS Global Schools; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Car Scheme

Free flu vaccine through Healthshield

Free eye tests

Financial wellbeing support via WageSt

Employee Assistance Programme

Group income protection

Job summary

CATS Cambridge is looking for an organised, discreet and personable Leadership Support Administrator to support the Head of School. You will be a trusted right hand to the Head, managing their diary, correspondence and communications, and acting as a welcoming first point of contact for parents, governors, staff and visitors.

This is a part-time position (0.7 FTE), working five days a week from 9.30am to 4.00pm with an unpaid one-hour lunch break, however we are open to some flexibility around

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a PA, executive assistant or senior administrator.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with a keen eye for detail.
• Exceptional organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities calmly.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Absolute discretion and sound judgement.
• A warm, professional manner with people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Diary and administration: Manage the Head's diary, coordinating meetings, appointments, school events and travel; Prepare agendas, papers and briefing notes, and take minutes where required; Anticipate the Head's needs, prioritise competing demands and keep the Head on track.
• Communications: Draft, proofread and send correspondence on the Head's behalf, including letters, emails and newsletters; Act as first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff, governors and external partners, handling queries with tact and professionalism; Screen calls and emails, resolving matters independently where appropriate.
• Governance and school life: Support the Governing Body, including arranging meetings, circulating papers and maintaining records; Help organise key events such as open days, admissions activity and visits from inspectors or partners; Liaise with the Senior Leadership Team, HR, and Admissions Team.
• Confidentiality and compliance: Handle sensitive and confidential information, including pupil, staff and governor matters, with complete discretion; Maintain accurate filing and records in line with GDPR and school policies; Uphold the school's safeguarding policies at all times.

Skills

PA/EA experience

Excellent English

Organisational skills

IT skills

Discretion

People management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CATS Cambridge is looking for an organised, discreet and personable Leadership Support Administrator to support the Head of School. You will be a trusted right hand to the Head, managing their diary, correspondence and communications, and acting as a welcoming first point of contact for parents, governors, staff and visitors.

This is a part-time position (0.7 FTE), working five days a week from 9.30am to 4.00pm with an unpaid one-hour lunch break, however we are open to some flexibility around