Hays·2 days ago
2 days ago
Headteachers PA - Permanent
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What you'll do
- Managing complex diaries, meetings and schedules for the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
- Organising and coordinating SLT meetings, preparing agendas, papers and taking minutes
- Supporting the school's recruitment processes, including interview scheduling and candidate communication
- Coordinating careers administration, events, open evenings and other key school activities
- Managing confidential correspondence and documentation
- Building strong relationships with staff, parents, governors and external stakeholders
- Providing professional administrative support across a range of school projects and priorities
What they're looking for
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Experienced in PA, Executive Assistant or senior administrative roles
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
- Professional, discreet and confident when handling confidential information
- An excellent communicator with strong organisational skills
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Head's PA | Preston | Permanent
£30,000 - £32,500
Full Time | Term Time Only + 1 Week
Are you an experienced PA or senior administrator looking to make a real impact within education?
We are recruiting on behalf of a thriving, ambitious and proud school in Preston for a highly organised and proactive Head's PA. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, playing a key role in the smooth running of the school.
Your new role
As Head's PA, you will provide high-level administrative and organisational support, helping to ensure the effective management of day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives. The role will require a little flexibility on some days to accommodate senior leadership team meetings.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing complex diaries, meetings and schedules for the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
- Organising and coordinating SLT meetings, preparing agendas, papers and taking minutes
- Supporting the school's recruitment processes, including interview scheduling and candidate communication
- Coordinating careers administration, events, open evenings and other key school activities
- Managing confidential correspondence and documentation
- Building strong relationships with staff, parents, governors and external stakeholders
- Providing professional administrative support across a range of school projects and priorities
What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Experienced in PA, Executive Assistant or senior administrative roles
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
- Professional, discreet and confident when handling confidential information
- An excellent communicator with strong organisational skills
Why apply?
- Permanent position within a welcoming and supportive Preston school
- Term-time working pattern offering an excellent work-life balance
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and contribute to the success of the school
- Varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same
What you need to do now
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Hays
Preston, United Kingdom
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