Personal Assistant to the Headteacher

Overview Permanent, Term Time Only + 6 weeks during the school holidays (41 weeks per year). Monday to Friday 8.15am to 5.00pm. Actual salary range: £24,374 to £27,081 per annum, based on FTE of £27,000 to £30,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Application details Closing date: 8:00am 11th December 2025Interviews: w/c 15th December 2025Start date: 5th January 2026 (or as soon as possible after this date) Application form: https://form.jotform.com/230384617821355 About Our Lady of Sion School Our Lady of Sion School is a small, caring community where students and staff thrive. It is an excellent place to teach and learn. We belong to a world-wide family of Sion schools and our ethos is hugely important to us and all other Sion schools around the world. Role summary We have a superb opportunity for an experienced PA to the Head to play a vital part in the higher-level co-ordination and smooth running of the School. This is a high-profile role requiring the highest professional standards and outstanding personal qualities. The Head’s PA will act as the first point of contact for the Head and will provide full administration and organisational support to ensure the smooth running of his office and to assist the Head in all aspects of his role. Ideal Candidate You will have: Significant experience in providing close administrative/personal assistant support at Senior level in a professional environment Excellent organisational skills; ability to plan and coordinate activities and establish priorities in a timely manner Excellent IT skills and software knowledge Minimum A level standard qualifications (or equivalent), including 5 GCSEs (9-5/ A*-C) including Maths and English What we can offer you An interesting and varied role as part of a dedicated support team The opportunity to join our lovely school of around 300 students aged 3-18, supported by a hugely talented and hard-working staff team Polite, respectful, committed students who are positive and active learners Excellent professional development and guidance An ethos of kindness and consideration that is actively lived-out What we are looking for An experienced, flexible and enthusiastic professional with a positive outlook and a ‘can do’ approach A sound track record of providing senior level PA support and a thorough knowledge of office administration systems and procedures Excellent attention to detail skills While experience gained in a school environment is highly desirable, it is not essential. The commitment to care for everyone in our school community To support the Sion ethos of our school. An excellent communicator and someone who easily connects with a broad range of people. There may be a requirement to work a few Saturdays during term time to support School events. Safeguarding and equal opportunities We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check with barred list, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, spent or unspent. Clearance will be obtained before employment commences. How to apply / contact For an informal visit to the School, please contact the PA to the Headteacher on 01903 204063 or at enquiries@sionschool.org.uk. If you would like to apply for this position, you will need to complete an application form: https://form.jotform.com/230384617821355. For questions regarding the vacancy, please email recruitment@sionschool.org.uk – the full job description can be found on our website: https://www.sionschool.org.uk/job-vacancies/ CVs and non-standard application paperwork will not be accepted as part of the application process. Due to the need to appoint in good time we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage of the process. #J-18808-Ljbffr