PA to Leadership and Head of Administration and Customer Services

The Grove; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding special school in Greater London is seeking a dynamic individual to lead and manage its administrative and communication services. This pivotal role supports the school's smooth operation and enhances engagement with pupils and the community. Candidates should have experience in school administration, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. A supportive environment with opportunities for professional development is provided.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Passionate team dedicated to transforming lives

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration and office management.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's administrative services.
• Support the leadership team effectively.
• Enhance engagement with pupils, parents, and staff.

Skills

School administration experience

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Proficient with IT and web systems

Problem-solving attitude

Job description

We are an outstanding special school for children and young people with autism. We are a thriving school with a dedicated staff team who work hard to ensure our pupils are supported to achieve their full potential. Community values and partnership are at the heart of what we do and we are all immensely proud to be part of this successful school. We are seeking a dynamic, organised, and proactive person to lead and manage our school's administrative and communication services. This is a pivotal role that ensures the smooth running of our school administration, supports our leadership team, and enhances our engagement with pupils, parents, staff, and the wider community. We can offer you:

• A supportive and inclusive working environment with a clear commitment to professional development
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in or special school
• Opportunity for some flexible working arrangements to promote work‑life balance
• A chance to be part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming lives

We are committed to the professional development of our staff and provide a pathway for career progression such as training towards qualifications. The successful candidates will make an important contribution to the school ethos. The role will include having overall strategic responsibility for administration, customer service, and marketing and providing professional and efficient support to the SLT to ensure the smooth operation of school‑wide systems and processes.

Key responsibilities and qualifications:

• Experience in school administration and office management
• Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to manage teams effectively
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient with school MIS systems and IT and web‑based systems
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• A proactive problem solver with a positive, can‑do attitude