Executive PA to Headteacher & Senior Admin Lead - Term-Time

Cathedral Appointments | B Corp™; Exeter; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff wellbeing service

Professional development and training

Autonomy and senior leadership access

Job summary

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a Devon-based special education provider in Exeter for a PA to the Executive Headteacher / Senior Administrator. Based mainly in Exeter with occasional travel within Devon, you will oversee administrative processes, lead the administrative team and help communication flow between sites.

The role suits an experienced PA with discretion and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior administrative, PA or executive support role.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to balance priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including drafting correspondence and minutes.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle confidential information and undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Fluency in spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Executive Headteacher’s diary and provide high-level administrative support.
• Organise meetings, prepare reports, presentations and correspondence, and record/follow up actions.
• Lead and develop administrative systems across the organisation and line manage the admin team.
• Support governance, safeguarding administration and cross-site communications.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Skills

Senior admin experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Discretion

English fluency

DBS check readiness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a Devon-based special education provider in Exeter for a PA to the Executive Headteacher / Senior Administrator. Based mainly in Exeter with occasional travel within Devon, you will oversee administrative processes, lead the administrative team and help communication flow between sites.

The role suits an experienced PA with discretion and attention to detail.