Secretary/ PA to Headteacher - Oak Cottage Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Solihull is seeking a Secretary/PA to the Head Teacher. This role combines administrative responsibilities with PA support, contributing to a friendly and professional environment, ideal for candidates with good communication and organisational skills. Applications are welcomed even from those lacking school experience, with training provided.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience using various computerised systems and databases.
• Desirable experience in a school environment, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide PA support to senior leaders and manage reception duties.
• Maintain school management information systems and handle enquiries.
• Welcome visitors and parents into the school.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Secretary/PA to the Head Teacher

Salary: Band C Points 8 to 14 (£25992 to £28624 pro rata)Term time only plus 5 INSET days 8.30 – 4.30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8.30 – 4.00 Thursday

This is a full time post however part-time working conditions could be considered for the successful candidate.
The role Oak Cottage Primary School wishes to appoint an experienced secretary/PA. With the support of the other staff, you will play a key role in the administrative organisation of the school and deliver PA support to senior leaders. The role will include welcoming visitors and parents into school, dealing with enquiries, maintaining the school management information systems, inputting documents together with reception duties on a daily basis. You will need to have experience of using various computerised systems and databases. We will be looking for excellent communication, IT and organisational skills, a discrete, flexible and professional attitude and the ability to prioritise and make sound decisions. This is a wonderful opportunity to put your strong administrative skills to the test, working closely with a range of stakeholders in a very professional, supportive and friendly environment. Experience of working in a school environment is desirable but not essential and training for all systems can be provided if necessary. We can offer you amazing children, good professional development and the opportunity to be part of a strong team. We are proud of our school, but don’t take our word for it; come and see for yourself. If you have the passion and determination to be valued part of our team, we would love to hear from you.
Additional information Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 0121 704 9123. The date for visits is 17th June 2025 at 3pm.
Oak Cottage Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required for this position and pre-employment checks carried out. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an on-line search.
Please note we do not accept CVs.
Please return your completed application to: Oak Cottage Primary School Greswolde Road Solihull B91 1DYOr email: [e-mail]

Attached documents
Recruitment Monitoring Form 1.doc
Oak Cottage Primary School Person Specification.pdf
OAK COTTAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL JOB DESCRIPTION.pdf
Standard Job Application Form DBS SCHOOLS v5.1 March 2023 Updated.doc