School Secretary and Pa

7 months ago


Taunton, United Kingdom Taunton School Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for a professional and experienced Personal Assistant/Secretary to ensure the provision of a comprehensive, confidential and professional support service to the Assistant Head and the academic staff, for all aspects relating to the efficient and successful running of the academic (International Baccalaureate) side of the school.

Previous experience operating as a Personal Assistant or Secretary is essential, whilst experience of working in a school environment is desirable.

Our school ethos is one of a shared responsibility and positive contribution from all to the life and work of this busy community. This is what makes Taunton School such a thriving, energetic and well-rounded Independent School.

**More Information**

This role is a part-time, permanent role. Term time only, plus 2 weeks (total of 41 weeks a year). The hours are 20 hours a week, Monday to Friday with actual daily hours to be agreed.

For more information about working at Taunton School, and to view the detailed job description and person specification for this role, please visit our website.

**Equal Opportunities**

**Safeguarding**

Taunton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If you are shortlisted for interview the HR team may carry out an online search via Google to check presence and activity, as part of the School’s due diligence.

Taunton School is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments. You are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those that would normally be considered "spent", except those that are classed as protected offences.

It is a condition of employment that the employee should not have been convicted of a criminal offence against children, nor have been dismissed from or resigned from a previous employer for misconduct of a similar nature.

**Closing Date**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Up to £9,938.40 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Personal Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
- Secretarial: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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