Principal’s PA and School Administrator

3 weeks ago


Canterbury Kent, United Kingdom New Zealand Frost Fans Limited Full time

Support our Principal in this varied role, contribute to an effective administration team, and provide positive interactions with our community.

We are seeking an experienced Personal Assistant, preferably with experience in the education sector, who will be responsible for providing organisational and secretarial support to our Principal. Key tasks include, but are not limited to, managing e-mails, appointments, staff and external communications, promotion of the College, student enrolments, administration and awards, and Board support. The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal, Board and College staff, as well as external organisations.

The position is 40 hours per week during term-time, with five weeks of school holiday work. Remuneration is based on the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement 2022 - 2024, Administration Grade 4, dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.

The person appointed to this position will:

  • have a high degree of personal discretion and confidentiality
  • demonstrate a positive and professional approach in all that they say and do
  • be a quietly confident relationship builder
  • be organised, flexible and efficient
  • be able to self-manage within a busy environment
  • be unflappable and able to retain a keen sense of humour
  • have a focus on service in relation to working with staff and other stakeholders
  • embrace and support the special Catholic character of the College.

Catholic Cathedral College is a special character, co-educational College with over 500 students, situated in central Christchurch. We are a culturally diverse and whānau-focused school. We recognise the unique position of Māori as tangata whenua and ensure our policy statements and actions promote the intentions of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We are grounded in the charisms and mission of our founders, the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions and the Marist Brothers. We follow their goals of ensuring a high-quality Catholic education is available for all, regardless of race, gender, identity, economic or cultural background. Catholic Cathedral College is inclusive and welcoming to all.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand, and police vetting will be undertaken for the successful applicant.

To view the job description and application pack : please visit our website: cathcollege.school.nz (About Us - Employment Opportunities), and download the Application for Appointment: declaration form.

In order for your application to be considered, you must include the completed Application for Appointment: declaration form.

Please note: Do not apply via the Seek application process, as such applications will not be reviewed.

Applications close at noon on 21 May 2024.

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