PA to Headteacher - Chesham Grammar School

Buckinghamshire Council; Chesham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesham Grammar School is seeking a PA to the Headteacher, responsible for providing high-quality administrative support in a busy environment. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and experience in similar roles, with a commitment to confidentiality and excellent communication abilities.

Benefits

Long service awards

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Subsidised gym membership

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role as a Personal Assistant.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft products.
• Confidential and discreet with a sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the Headteacher.
• Manage confidential/sensitive information.
• Multi-task and prioritize workload efficiently.

Skills

Communication

IT Literacy

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English

A Level or equivalent experience

Secretarial/Administration Qualification

Degree Qualification (desirable)

Job description

PA to Headteacher - Chesham Grammar School

Location: Chesham

Salary Type: Bucks pay

Contract type: Permanent

Interviews to be held: Wednesday 9 July

About us

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CHESHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL:

Chesham Grammar School is one of the largest employers in the town of Chesham. We know that our staff are our most important resource and we try to do all we can to look after them. Our vision is for everyone at CGS to enjoy, achieve and belong. This applies to staff as much as to our students.

• A strong commitment to ensuring staff workload is manageable and to staff wellbeing
• High staff retention
• Staff social events
• London Fringe Allowance
• Long service awards
• Preferential admission for qualified children of school staff
• Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• A comprehensive induction programme for new staff
• Strong commitment to ongoing staff CPD, including support for NPQs
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised gym membership at Chesham Leisure Centre (next door to the school)

We are seeking a motivated self-starter to carry out the role of PA to the Headteacher. The position is extremely busy but rewarding and involves providing high quality administrative support to the Headteacher. The successful candidate will be organised, proactive, IT literate and be able to work within a team but also independently with confidential/sensitive information.

About you

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Maths and English to at least GCSE C/5 or equivalent
Qualified at least to A level or have the equivalent experience
Secretarial/administration qualification or equivalent work experience
Degree qualification (desirable)

EXPERIENCE
Experience of working in a similar role, as a Personal Assistant
Experience of working within a school environment (desirable)
Experience of working within a busy office environment
Excellent IT skills
Proven experience of working with Microsoft products or similar
Experience of using a management information system (desirable)
Experience of working with young people (desirable)

PERSONAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES
Knowledge of and ability to undertake a large range of administrative activities
Ability to multi task and prioritise workload as appropriate
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Excellent interpersonal skills
High attention to detail, high level of accuracy and ability to follow tasks through
Ability to work under pressure, remain calm and to tight deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team or individually, depending on circumstances
Excellent organisation skills
Excellent record of attendance and punctuality
A personal commitment to professional development and the updating of job related skills
Confidential and discreet
Sense of humour and a ‘can-do’ attitude

Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.