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Job Title: Personal Assistant to Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
Location: Westminster, London
Position: Full-time, Temporary (Maternity Leave Cover)
Salary: 32,000 - 36,000 (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and highly-organized Personal Assistant (PA) to provide essential support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) during a maternity leave period. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a supportive team and contribute to the smooth running of a dynamic school environment.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and communication skills, be able to work effectively with data systems, and have a professional and approachable manner. You must be proactive, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and maintain a calm and composed demeanor under pressure.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the Headteacher's and SLT members' diaries, scheduling meetings and ensuring the Headteacher is well-prepared for engagements.
- Provide high-level administrative support to the Headteacher and SLT, including attending and assisting in meetings.
- Organize and manage school events, ensuring seamless execution.
- Manage data systems and school communications to ensure efficient operations.
- Handle school communications, including emails, the school website, and the weekly school bulletin.
About You:
- Excellent organizational and forward-planning skills.
- Strong administrative and communication skills.
- Ability to learn and utilize various data and communication systems.
- A proactive self-starter with a professional and friendly attitude.
- Calm and collected, with the ability to handle sensitive situations and maintain confidentiality.
If you are interetsed in discussing this role further, Please reach out to Tiv on Veritas Education on (phone number removed)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
