PA to the Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Ellesmere Port is seeking an experienced administrative support professional. The role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Successful candidates will provide key support to the Headteacher and help manage a multi-discipline environment. This position emphasizes professional development and staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional Development

Staff Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications required.
• Experience in a senior admin/secretarial position necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in various administrative tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage correspondence.

Skills

Relevant qualifications

Knowledge of administrative practices

Experience in busy admin/secretarial position

Good knowledge of Microsoft packages

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Relevant qualifications.
• Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures.
• Experience of working in a busy admin/secretarial position at a senior level with sound experience in customer, procurement and project support services supporting a multi-discipline office/school environment.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft packages. Advanced level Word (including mail merge), Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to take accurate minutes. Highly organised, efficient and accurate with excellent communication skills.
• Organisational structure of a school.
• Understanding of Headteacher’s role (internal and external). School policies and procedures.
• Commitment to maintain confidentiality.
• Professional manner and able to relate well to staff, students and visitors.
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work independently.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Proactive, flexible, and resilient, adept at managing diaries, correspondence, and various administrative tasks while supporting the Headteacher in their role.

What the school offers its staff

• We offer an Employee Assistance Programme to you and your immediate family, continued Professional Development and an excellent Staff Wellbeing Programme.

Commitment to safeguarding

EPCHS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.