PA and Office Manager - Medina College

Medina College; Newport; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant secondary school is seeking a professional PA and Office Manager to support the Headteacher. Responsibilities include providing efficient administrative support, overseeing the office and managing staff. The ideal candidate will be organized and proactive, ensuring a smooth running of the school operations. This permanent position offers family-friendly working hours and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Discount schemes

Membership in LGPS pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proactive individual with high organizational skills.
• Experience in PA support and office management.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality PA support to the Headteacher.
• Oversee day-to-day running of the school office.
• Manage administrative staff and lead school events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Administrative management

Job description

PA AND OFFICE MANAGER

Medina College, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2DX

Interim Executive Headteacher: Mr Kam Bains

Deputy Headteacher / Head of VI Form: Mr Phil Pearce-Jones

Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Web: www.medina.iow.sch.uk

Salary: NJC Scale 6, SCP 18-22 (£23,288 - 24,885 Actual)

Hours: 37 hours per week Term time plus 2 days Permanent

Medina College is a vibrant, inclusive secondary school dedicated to ensuring every student achieves their full potential. With high standards and a strong sense of community, we are seeking a professional, highly organised and proactive individual to support our Headteacher and lead the smooth running of the school office.

The PA and Office Manager role is a pivotal position within the school. You will provide high-quality efficient PA support to the Headteacher, ensuring the effective management of their diary, communications and administrative workload. As Office Manager, you will also oversee the day-to-day running of the school office, lead the administrative organisation of some school events, line-manage administrative staff and ensure that the team provides efficient, professional service to staff, students, parents and external stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Term-time, family-friendly working to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Discount schemes, including Blue Light, English Heritage, Cinema tickets and a range of local discounts.
• Membership in the LGPS pension scheme.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including wellbeing and health resources.
• Free onsite parking for convenience.
• Ongoing professional development, including access to CIPD courses and training.
• Progression opportunities across the HISP MAT schools, supporting your career development.

Medina College (inc the Island VI Form) is a proud member of HISP Multi Academy Trust, a forward-thinking educational community whose purpose is the provision of courageous, transformative education for all. Celebrating diversity and inclusion, our vision is to create and promote supportive environments that eliminate barriers to education and empower individuals.

Please note that we cannot accept applications which are not submitted on the official application forms, and we do not accept CVs under any circumstances. Please send completed applications to [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Online searches and references will be taken up for those candidates short-listed for interview. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing: 9am Monday 13th October

Interviews: end of w/c 13th October