Executive Assistant to Headteacher

Reed

Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month

London, Greater London W8 4JF, England

£42,500 - £47,000 per annum

Full Time

Life Insurance

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Executive Assistant to Head

Working Hours: 07:45 - 16:30, Mon-Fri (All year round)
Location: West London
Salary: £42,500 - £47,000 per annum

I am recruiting for a dedicated and proactive Executive Assistant with a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The ideal candidate will have the ability to relate easily to a wide range of people, possess strong organizational skills, and be a self-starter with plenty of stamina. Flexibility, adaptability, and a clear understanding of what a school environment entails are essential.

Day-to-day of the role:

Provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to the Head, including maintaining the diary, arranging meetings, and managing correspondence.
Assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead by overseeing and monitoring Safeguarding training of all staff.
Take minutes at meetings, including the weekly Senior Management Team (SMT) meeting and daily Staff Briefings.
Liaise with Heads of Year and assist with the organisation of Activities Week trips.
Organise and oversee Head’s events, such as dinners and symposiums.
Coordinate and host Parent-Teacher Interviews (PTIs) throughout the year.
Receive visitors to the school and provide refreshments for the Head and guests.
Undertake Safer Recruitment training and other training as required annually.
Cover the monitoring of pupil attendance when necessary.
Provide general office assistance and assist pupils as required.
Undertake additional duties as requested by the Head.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably within a school or college.
Proven experience supporting senior management.
IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft 365 and Teams.
Excellent minute-taking skills.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills.
Commitment to the ethos of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits:

Lunch provided on working days in the on-site refectory during term time.
Eligibility for School fees discounts upon passing the probationary period.
Paid leave during the Christmas closure, in addition to annual contractual holiday entitlement.
Membership fees covered for the School of Philosophy and Economic Science.
Life Assurance coverage for all permanent members of staff.