School Personal Assistant - Huntingdon

Randstad Education; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a friendly experienced Personal Assistant to join a school in Huntingdon. Responsibilities include managing the Headteacher's diary, providing support to staff, handling inquiries, and organizing meetings. The ideal candidate should have experience in a similar role, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work within the educational sector. This is a full-time position with competitive hourly rates and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates of pay - Paid weekly

Dedicated consultant for support

Refer a friend scheme - £300 for each referral

Onsite car parking

Support with school application and DBS

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or in a similar role, preferably within an educational setting.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is essential.
• DBS on update service or willingness to obtain one.
• Provide specific references.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Headteacher's diary and schedule appointments efficiently.
• Support the School Office staff in providing a professional front-line service.
• Handle phone calls and personal enquiries professionally.
• Assist with meetings, including room bookings and preparation.
• Welcome Headteacher's visitors courteously.

Skills

Experience as a Personal Assistant

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Organizational and time-management skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in an educational setting

Job description

Overview

Randstad is looking for a friendly experienced Personal Assistant to join one of school in Huntingdon.

This is a full time role and the normal hours will be between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, You will also need to be available for 5 days each week.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates of pay - Paid weekly
• Dedicated consultant to help you through the joining process
• Refer a friend scheme - £300 for each referral
• Onsite car parking
• Support with school application support and DBS

Responsibilities

• A supportive and collaborative working environment within a highly regarded educational institution
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• To be responsible for managing the Headteacher\'s diary, ensuring appointments are scheduled efficiently, and conflicts are resolved promptly
• You will manage other staff in the School Office, supporting them in providing an efficient, friendly and professional front line service for staff, parents, pupils and visitors
• Dealing with all phone calls and personal enquiries efficiently and professionally
• Arranging and assisting with meetings as requested, including booking rooms, providing refreshments, preparation of materials and minute taking, in order to ensure their timeliness and smooth-running
• Meeting and greeting the Headteacher\'s visitors, displaying due courtesy and tact to ensure that visitors are welcomed into a friendly and professional environment
• Responsibility for collating exclusion, suspension, appeals, investigations and complaints documentation paperwork

The required skills

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or in a similar role, preferably within an educational setting
• Eligibility to work in the UK (essential)
• DBS on a update service is a must or willingness to get a new one
• Provide specific references
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with staff, parents, and external stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work

Have you heard of Randstad Education before?

Randstad Education is one of the leading education recruitment agencies within London. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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