PA to the Headteacher

We are looking to appoint a professional and supportive individual, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to deliver a professional, efficient and effective administrative support service to the Headteacher. The successful candidate will work in accordance with the school’s agreed policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, maintaining confidentiality and high professional standards at all times in this busy and varied role. 

Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone. Our core values of Altruism, Leadership, Excellence, Diversity and Resilience are at the heart of everything we do - We Are Alder 

The successful candidate must possess the administrative skills to support the school. You will need to have excellent communication and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and young people. Your enthusiasm and proactive, ‘can do’ attitude will be amongst your strengths. If this sounds like you, and you also have an organised approach to your work with meticulous attention to detail then we would love to hear from you. 

This is a permanent appointment which is subject to a 12-month probationary period. The normal hours of work are 36 hours per week: Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 3:00pm and Friday, 7:00am to 2.45pm, with some evenings for meetings and school events as required. This includes a 45-minute unpaid break. The position is full time. 

For an informal chat over the phone or to visit the school please email recruitment@alderchs.uk to arrange a convenient time. Applications should be submitted via TES Quick Apply.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced status checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applications should be completed and submitted online via the TES portal by 9am on Monday 30th September