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PA to the Head

MLK Search
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Barnet, Hertfordshire EN5 5TN

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a full-time, permanent PA to the Head at an independent school in Barnet, Greater London.
  • The salary for this role ranges from £27,000 to £30,000 per year.
  • Candidates are expected to have at least A-Level qualifications or equivalent.
  • Key responsibilities include managing correspondence, diary management, visitor management, and supporting admissions and events.
  • The role requires a highly motivated individual who can handle administrative tasks with professionalism and discretion.

Job Title: PA to Head

Type: Full-Time, Permanent,

Location: Barnet, Greater London

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000

MLK Education Search are actively seeking a highly motivated PA to join an independent school based in Barnet.

Key Responsibilities:

  • First-Line Contact: Act as the first-line of contact for the Head, using discretion and tact to ensure telephone callers and visitors receive a professional response and are directed to the appropriate person.
  • Visitor Management: Welcome visitors on behalf of the Head, offer refreshments where appropriate, and support the Admissions Department in managing the Head’s interviews with prospective parents.
  • Office Administration: Assist the Head in maintaining the smooth running of the Head’s office by handling all administrative functions, anticipating and scheduling regular events and meetings.
  • Event Administration: Manage the administration of “coffee mornings” with the Head for current and prospective parents.
  • Diary Management: Provide diary management and associated administrative and secretarial support for the Head, ensuring all tasks are completed with accuracy and professionalism.
  • Correspondence: Draft replies to routine correspondence for the Head and assist with correspondence for the Bursar as required.
  • Meeting Support: Support the Bursar with administration related to board meetings and other meetings, including preparation of meeting rooms, collation of papers, and minute taking.
  • Project Work: Undertake ad-hoc project work to support the Head and Bursar.
  • Communication: Assist with issuing communications to parents via iSAMS where required and ensure copies are retained and filed in accordance with school procedures.
  • PTA Support: Support the Mount House PTA by organizing meetings and events, preparing meeting packs, corresponding with staff on their behalf, and managing their licenses.
  • Calendar Management: Manage the school calendar, ensuring relevant people are aware of any changes or updates to schedules.
  • Event Support: Support relevant departments and the catering team with planned events, which may require working outside of normal hours, such as Open Days and Parents’ Evenings.
  • Admissions Support: Support the Admissions Department as required.

Qualifications and Key Skills:

  • Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity that you would like to pursue, please APPLY NOW!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.