PA To the Headteacher

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Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant to the Headteacher in Northampton. This key role involves managing the Headteacher's schedule, handling confidential correspondence, and supporting school communications. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience as a PA, administrator, or office manager, ideally in education.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Headteacher's diary and appointments.
• Handle confidential correspondence with professionalism.
• Prepare reports and agendas for meetings.

Skills

Organisational ability

Communication skills

Discretion

Attention to detail

Education

Professional qualifications in administration or secretarial work

Job description

Location: Northampton
Salary: Competitive
Contract type: Full time, part time

Simply Education are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and discreet Personal Assistant to the Headteacher to provide exceptional administrative and operational support at the heart of the school.

This is a key role requiring a professional and confident individual with excellent interpersonal skills, who can manage a busy workload while maintaining a calm and approachable manner. You will be the first point of contact for the Headteacher and play a crucial role in the smooth running of their schedule and school communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Headteacher's diary, appointments, and meetings.
• Handle confidential correspondence with discretion and professionalism.
• Prepare reports, agendas, minutes, and presentations for senior leadership and governing body meetings.
• Liaise with staff, parents, governors, external agencies, and the local authority on behalf of the Headteacher.
• Support the coordination of whole-school events and key communications.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely responses to key tasks and deadlines.
• Manage email correspondence and screen phone calls and visitors appropriately.
• Support school projects and initiatives as required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience as a PA, administrator, or office manager (ideally within an education or public sector setting).
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A high level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Professional qualifications in administration or secretarial work (desirable).

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