PA to Headteacher
Start date: ASAP until the end of December with view to extension.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm
Location: Exeter
Pay: £13.41 per hour
Free parking
Based on-site at location.
DBS check required.
We are looking for PA to provide comprehensive and confidential executive support to the Headteacher of an Academy based in Exeter.
Duties include:
- Proactive management of the Head-teacher's diary and associated logistics to ensure efficient organisation
- Effective and sensitive management of incoming and outgoing communications to/from the Head-teacher's office.
- Representing the Headteacher with school and Trust staff, parents, students, and external agencies, including receiving visitors on behalf of the Headteacher.
- Organising and taking minutes of all meetings led by the Headteacher, including leadership meetings, HR meetings and inter-agency meetings.
- Drafting, preparing and circulating documents on behalf of the Headteacher.
- Being first point of contact for callers and visitors, and for school situations requiring attention from a member of the Leadership Team.
- Administration of student records.
- In consultation with the Headteacher, organising programmes and logistics for external visits to the school, including audits and inspections.
- Responding to Freedom of Information requests made to the school.
- Receiving or acknowledging formal complaints made to the Headteacher, and coordinating or drafting responses, in consultation with the Headteacher and the School Complaints Coordinator. Supporting the Headteacher in any safeguarding matters.
- Liaising with the Clerk to the Governors in preparing for Local Governing Body meetings and in facilitating an effective communication between the Headteacher and the Chair of Governors.
- In consultation with the Leadership Team, coordinating the production of the yearly Staff Handbook and school calendar.
- Supporting the Headteacher in the monitoring of staff performance and appraisal.
- Maintaining confidential electronic and other filing systems linked to the Head-teacher's office.
- Contributing to the organisation and delivery of parent/community events as required.
- Undertaking any other duties or functions which generally support the work of the Headteacher, as required. Where necessary being flexible to respond to requests outside of working hours
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
