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Monday to Friday - 8.30-4pm
Supporting the Head directly and SLT
Administrative Assistant- Annual Salary: Competitive rates of pay (to be discussed)
- Location: Lancaster
- Job Type: Full-time, Long-term
Reed Education is looking for a dedicated Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Head Teacher at a secondary school in Lancaster. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to positively impacting the educational environment.
Day-to-day of the role:- Provide administrative and personal assistance to the Head Teacher.
- Manage schedules, appointments, and correspondence with a high level of confidentiality and attention to detail.
- Serve as a point of contact for students, staff, and external parties, maintaining professionalism and courtesy.
- Organise and prepare documents, reports, and presentations as required.
- Assist in the coordination of school events and meetings.
- Maintain accurate records and files in accordance with school policies.
- Support the Head Teacher in daily school operations and administrative tasks.
- Recent relevant experience in administrative and PA work.
- Reliability, commitment, and interest in working within an educational setting.
- Exemplary role model qualities such as compassion, trustworthiness, politeness, and good listening skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, punctuality, and patience.
- Confidence in working with children and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s barred list check (or willingness to obtain one).
- High-quality training and support.
- Opportunities to work across several schools.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Reed Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. We expect all applicants to share this commitment.
If you are interested in the Administrative Assistant role and believe you meet the necessary criteria, please get in touch. We look forward to receiving your application. Submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are passionate about this role.
