Personal Assistant to the Headteacher XS7.4a

What skills and experience we’re looking for The Headteacher is seeking to appoint a new Personal Assistant. The successful applicant will line‑manage other admin staff and be the senior member of the front office/reception team. Duties and responsibilities are varied and include recruiting new staff, carrying out general office duties, organising the headteacher’s diary and correspondence, managing school administration, and ensuring that data and files are properly maintained. In addition, the role serves as Clerk to the Thomas Hardye Foundation – an independent charitable trust supporting The Thomas Hardye School. This involves organising payments, providing administrative support to the Trustees, and convening, minuting and administering at least two evening meetings per year. Qualifications Team player, willing to help with a wide range of duties and activities that fall under the job description. Professional communicator, confident in different styles of written and verbal communication with colleagues, students and external professionals. Experience in effective staff management. Knowledge and experience using a range of ICT software including Microsoft Office, and a positive approach to advances in technology. Experience applying such skills in a school environment would be an advantage. Benefits A friendly and supportive working environment, with supervision and training. The opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge through continuous professional development. A generous pension scheme, on‑site nursery, and discounted local gym membership. Time off throughout the majority of school holidays. Additional information If you have any queries about the post please contact: Nick Rutherford, Headteacher, by emailing nrutherford@ths.wessex.ac. Please send a letter of application together with a completed application form to Mrs Anita Pullen, Headteacher’s PA (apullen@ths.wessex.ac) by the deadline, Sunday 4th January. You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for interview. Commitment to safeguarding Wessex MAT will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of safer recruitment checks. The post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. Equal Employment Opportunity Wessex MAT recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. The Trust values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. The Trust supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 Wessex MAT welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Right to work and salary This role is UK‑based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. The pro‑rated salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements. The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert and will be paid in equal monthly instalments. It will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part‑way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year. #J-18808-Ljbffr