Head Teacher's Personal Assistant. Job in Colden Common Education & Training Jobs

Quokka Education; Brambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Quokka Education seeks a Personal Assistant to support the Headteacher at one of Hampshire's leading secondary schools. This role involves managing communications, diary, and marketing efforts, contributing to the school's vibrant community while offering a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

On-site nursery

Free parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

Well-being support via Education Mutual

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills required.
• Confident managing diaries and senior-level communication.
• Calm under pressure with good discretion.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for stakeholders.
• Oversee key communications and manage diaries.
• Lead on school marketing and coordinate social media.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

ICT skills

Communication

Tools

SIMS or similar MIS

Job description

Are you a highly organised, proactive and professional individual with a knack for communication and a sense of humour? Quokka Education is looking for a Personal Assistant to the Headteacher to play a key role in supporting the leadership of one of Hampshire s top-performing secondary schools.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with a fantastic Headteacher, acting as the first point of contact for all stakeholders and overseeing key communications and diary management. You ll also lead on school marketing efforts, support open events, and play an integral part in coordinating our social media presence.

Hours: 8:00am 4:30pm (4:00pm Fridays)
Contract: Term time + 3 additional weeks
Salary: Actual salary £24,795 £27,280, depending on experience (Grade D, FTE: £26,918 £29,616)

We re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has strong administrative and organisational skills

• Is confident managing diaries, meetings, and communications at a senior level

• Has excellent ICT skills and understands the impact of social media and marketing

• Can remain calm under pressure and use discretion at all times

• Is confident taking minutes and working collaboratively with SLT and stakeholders

• Can juggle priorities and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced school environment

Desirable:

• Experience in a school setting

• Line management experience

• Knowledge of SIMS or similar MIS

In Return, the school Offer:

• A supportive, friendly and ambitious school community

• On-site nursery and free parking

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Well-being support via Education Mutual

• A varied, high-impact role within the senior team

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