Head of House PA

Matrix Academy Trust; Walsall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 online GP access

Physiotherapy services

Counselling services

Annual health checks with Nurse

Job summary

Barr Beacon School, part of Matrix Academy Trust, is seeking a dedicated Head of House PA to provide pastoral and administrative support in a busy school environment. You will be the first point of contact for pupils and parents, handling attendance, records and meetings with professionalism.

The role requires experience in school administration, GCSEs in English and Maths, and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar administrative role, preferably within an educational setting.
• GCSE Grade 4/C (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to prioritise workload and multi-task.
• An effective team worker within a busy pastoral team.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Completing absence calls, and attendance requirements;
• Maintaining pupil records including behaviour logs, medical cards and incident reports;
• Attending and minuting parent meetings;
• Undertaking administration duties to a high standard.

Skills

Pastoral administration

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Organisation & time management

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Are you a self-motivated, enthusiastic and supportive individual? If so, Barr Beacon School may have the perfect opportunity for you. Our Head of House PAs provide pastoral and administrative support in a fast-paced working environment. They play a key role in facilitating the day-to-day administration support working closely with the Head of House. In this role you will often be the first point of contact for pupils and parents. Key responsibilities include:

• Completing absence calls, and attendance requirements;
• Maintaining pupil records including behaviour logs, medical cards and incident reports;
• Attending and minuting parent meetings;
• Undertaking administration duties to a high standard.
  This is a demanding yet rewarding role. To be successful at interview, you will need to demonstrate and have key skills including:
• Having previous experience in working in a similar administrative role, desirably within an educational setting;
• Having at least GCSE Grade 4/C (or equivalent) in English and Maths;
• Have strong organisational and time management skills to prioritise own workload and multi-task;
• Being an effective team worker within a busy pastoral team;
• Ability to handle confidential information.
  It is an exciting time to join a growing and thriving Academy Trust with a focus on school improvement. Barr Beacon School has a shared belief that no child should fail and our high standards and expectations ensure our pupils strive for success. We have a commitment to exceptional teaching to provide the best possible education for our students. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Trust.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.