PA to Headteacher

Wellsway School; Keynsham; Vor Ort; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym membership discounts

Career development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Wellsway School in Keynsham seeks a proactive Personal Assistant to the Headteacher to provide confidential and efficient support, enabling strong leadership and school success.

The ideal candidate will be an outstanding communicator, able to handle sensitive information with discretion, and proficient with MS Office to manage complex administrative tasks and deadlines.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with varied stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage diaries and coordinate efficient administration.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and professionally.

Aufgaben

• Provide confidential support to Headteacher and assist with leadership activities.
• Coordinate recruitment campaigns, contracts and personnel records in line with policy.
• Work with HR team to support trust procedures and school operations.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Diary management

Discretion/confidentiality

Stakeholder liaison

Ausbildung

GCSEs including English & Maths

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Wellsway School is seeking a professional and proactive PA to Headteacher to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to provide confidential and efficient support to the headteacher, enabling effective leadership and contributing to the continued success of the school.

This is more than a PA role. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding communicator with the ability to communicate confidently, intelligently and effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of stakeholders. With exceptional all-round administrative skills, including the ability to evaluate and contribute to the continual improvement of systems you will be a self-starter, proactive and professional.

The ability to deal with sensitive information discretely and to maintain confidentiality at all times is a prerequisite. You will also need to possess the ability to exercise appropriate judgements on behalf of the Headteacher. Highly organised, efficient and adept at managing a workload with competing deadlines you should be proficient with the full suite of MS Office applications.

Together with the HR Team you will be responsible for managing recruitment campaigns, contract management, personnel records, etc. in line with the Trust policies and procedures therefore you need to be able to demonstrate previous experience in this area.

About Wellsway School

Wellsway School is a well-established secondary school in Keynsham with a strong academic tradition and inclusive ethos. It provides students with a high-quality education and a wide range of opportunities to develop their interests, leadership skills, and character.

Wellsway School is part of Futura Learning Partnership, giving colleagues the opportunity to work within their own distinctive school community while benefiting from the collaboration, shared expertise and professional connections of a wider trust.

About Futura Learning Partnership

Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues.

Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities.

Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues.

About You

We'd love to hear from someone who:

• Builds positive relationships and works effectively with colleagues, parents, governors and other stakeholders
• Demonstrates excellent organisational, communication and diary management skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Has a minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above or equivalent), including English Language and Maths, together with experience of working in a demanding administrative environment and managing competing priorities successfully
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

Our Culture and Offer

We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership.

Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development.

Role information:

• This is a part time, permanent position, working 15 hours a week, Term Time Only + 2 days
• Start date: 16/11/2026

Safeguarding Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion

At Futura Learning Partnership, we believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and enriches the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in senior leadership roles within education. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and will provide reasonable adjustments wherever required.

Safeguarding

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.

The postholder will have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.