Personal Assistant to Headteacher and Clerk to Governors

Meadow Park School; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Coventry is looking for a dedicated PA/Secretary to provide high-level support to the Headteacher, ensuring efficient management of administrative tasks. The successful candidate will help drive the school’s efforts towards achieving World Class standards, while working in a dynamic environment focused on student wellbeing and community. Join a team that values collaboration and dedicates itself to creating a nurturing and ambitious learning culture.

Benefits

Positive and innovative learning culture

Opportunities for collaboration across schools

Modern facilities

Qualifications

• Ability to provide confidential and efficient administrative support.
• Capacity to assist in leading school development towards World Class ambitions.
• Commitment to a values-driven approach to improve the learning experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective PA and administrative support to the Headteacher.
• Assist the Headteacher in school development initiatives.
• Support the school's improvement journey in a busy environment.

Skills

Highly organised

Excellent interpersonal skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Passionate about learning environments

Job description

Job Overview

An experienced PA/Secretary with a proven track record in providing a highly confidential and efficient secretarial and administrative service. We will offer you a positive and innovative learning culture, where wellbeing and workload are effectively managed. A dedicated, highly skilled and committed staff upholds high expectations and aspirations for all of our students. A strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming workplace. Frequent opportunities to collaborate with teachers and support staff from the other schools in the MAT to develop and share best practice. A vibrant, modern building and facilities (including the use of two minibuses for fixtures/tournaments) in a beautiful location within easy reach of the M40/M6 corridor.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide effective PA and administrative support to the Headteacher.
• Assist the Headteacher as they lead the ongoing development of the school in achieving our World Class ambitions.
• Support the school on its improvement journey, becoming a pivotal role within the busy school environment.

Key Qualifications

• Highly organised, possess excellent interpersonal skills and have meticulous attention for detail.
• Passionate about creating the most productive learning environment.
• Values driven and dedicated to "Thrive Together".

About the Trust and School

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is a growing organisation, currently made up of eight schools across Coventry and Warwickshire, of which Meadow Park School is one. The Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a "World Class" education for all. Meadow Park School is committed to nurturing excellence, growing aspiration and thriving together. Meadow Park School strives to achieve excellent outcomes for young people, but also provides opportunities for them to be creative, innovative and to enjoy their learning. Meadow Park was recently inspected by Ofsted and graded "Good" for Attitude to Learning, Personal Development and Leadership (November 2023). The Lead Inspector noted in their report that: "Pupils, parents and staff all describe the significant improvements that have taken place at the school since the arrival of the new headteacher"; "There is now a clear and ambitious vision evident from all leaders to improve the quality of education for all pupils"; "The school is welcoming to all pupils and frequently described as caring and compassionate".