Headteachers Personal Assistant

Cardinal Pole Catholic School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-week October half term break

Free staff access to gym

Excellent CPD opportunities

Opportunities for progression

Staff wellbeing group

Free Breakfast Club

Free Bike servicing

Travel Loans

Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Govt.

Employee Assistance Programme

Outstanding HR support

Staff room with outdoor roof terrace &

Job summary

Cardinal Pole Catholic School in Hackney, London, is seeking a Headteacher's Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive PA/secretarial and administrative support to the Executive Headteacher and Head of School. You will join a dedicated, high-achieving team in a faith-based community committed to wellbeing and development.

The role offers opportunities for CPD, progression, and a supportive environment with modern facilities and a strong emphasis on staff welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive PA/secretarial and administrative support to the school's Executive Headteacher and Head of School.

Job description

Why Work For Us?

Firstly, thank you for taking the time to consider applying for the post of Headteachers Personal Assistant at Cardinal Pole Catholic School.

Our school is built on strong foundations of discipline and moral purpose. We offer a lively, dynamic and highly successful environment in which to achieve. We are also a faith community, providing an inclusive and enriching education which cares deeply about the wellbeing and development of our children and our community.

Cardinal Pole School is an inclusive school where all members of the school community are of equal worth and each have the opportunity to be the best that they can be. We are a community of service guiding young people on a path to opportunity, aspiration and reward, founded on Catholic values.

The school became part of the Lux Mundi Catholic Academy Trust in September 2024.

We offer state of the art buildings, facilities and dedicated professional staff - Cardinal Pole is an exciting and supportive environment in which to work and develop your career.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills to join our team.

The purpose of this post is to provide comprehensive PA/secretarial and administrative support to the school's Executive Headteacher and Head of School.

You will be working for an organisation that is supportive of professional development of all staff.

Please note, you do not need to be a practising Catholic to apply.

Benefits

• Two-week October half term break.
• You will be joining an AWARD WINNING National School of the Year 2024 & TWICE TES Secondary School of the Year nominated school.
• Free staff access to a modern and high quality gym which was fully refurbished in September 2023.
• An incredible team of staff who are highly skilled, dynamic and passionate about securing the very best outcomes for the community we serve.
• Excellent CPD opportunities at all levels including part-funded MA study (T&Cs apply).
• Opportunities for progression.
• Sophisticated modern school building set in the heart of vibrant Hackney
• A proactive and thriving staff well-being group with regular staff socials, coffee mornings and opportunities for cross departmental interaction
• Free Breakfast Club every day for staff and students
• Free Bike servicing for staff
• Travel Loans. Interest free loans to assist staff in meeting travel costs (T&Cs apply)
• Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme which includes 3 x salary life assurance cover whilst you remain in service.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Outstanding support from the HR Director.
• Staff room with outdoor roof terrace and free tea/coffee
• A staff wellbeing team that arranges termly celebrations that recognise the contributions staff make to our school
• Two-week October half term break.
• You will be joining an AWARD WINNING National School of the Year 2024 & TWICE TES Secondary School of the Year nominated school.
• Free staff access to a modern and high quality gym which was fully refurbished in September 2023.
• An incredible team of staff who are highly skilled, dynamic and passionate about securing the very best outcomes for the community we serve.
• Excellent CPD opportunities at all levels including part-funded MA study (T&Cs apply).
• Opportunities for progression.
• Sophisticated modern school building set in the heart of vibrant Hackney
• A proactive and thriving staff well-being group with regular staff socials, coffee mornings and opportunities for cross departmental interaction
• Free Breakfast Club every day for staff and students
• Free Bike servicing for staff
• Travel Loans. Interest free loans to assist staff in meeting travel costs (T&Cs apply)
• Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme which includes 3 x salary life assurance cover whilst you remain in service.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Outstanding support from the HR Director.
• Staff room with outdoor roof terrace and free tea/coffee
• A staff wellbeing team that arranges termly celebrations that recognise the contributions staff make to our school