Headteacher's PA

Posted 22 March by Tradewind Recruitment
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Tradewind Recruitment is working with a secondary school in Haringey, North London, which is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to support the Headteacher.

Personal Assistant to the Headteacher

Location: Haringey, London

This full-time position, starts after the Easter break until July 2024 (possibly continuing after that)and will involve supporting the Headteacher by providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support, contributing to the efficient operation of the school and ensuring the smooth execution of administrative tasks and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the primary point of contact between the Headteacher and internal/external stakeholders and external bodies, demonstrating exceptional communication skills.

Manage and maintain the Headteacher's schedules, arranging meetings, appointments, and handling correspondence effectively.

Prepare schedules, take accurate minutes during meetings, and distribute information as required.

Assist in the coordination of school events, ensuring all logistics and administrative arrangements are meticulously organised.

Undertake administrative tasks including filing, data entry, document preparation, and maintaining records with a high level of accuracy.

Collaborate with various departments within the school to facilitate effective communication and streamline administrative processes.

Qualifications and Experience:

Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within an educational setting, demonstrating strong administrative and organisational skills.

Proficiency in using relevant software applications(SIMS), including Microsoft Office suite and school management systems.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.

Ability to multitask, prioritise tasks efficiently, and work effectively under pressure within a dynamic environment.

A proactive and professional approach, maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion in sensitive matters.

The school is popular locally, oversubscribed and has a good reputation. They are well-served by public transport and also have parking available.

The hours for this role are 8am - 4.15pm, Monday to Friday and term time only.

The salary is likely to be in the range of £140 - £160 per day.

To join us and be successful in this Personal Assistant role you will need to:

  • Have experience in a similar role, ideally in an educational setting
  • Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
  • CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
  • Legal right to work in the UK

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment :

  • Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
  • Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
  • Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
  • Your well-being matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
  • We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

If you are interested in applying for this Personal Assistant role, please click "apply now" or contact Stuart at Tradewind at

Required skills

  • PA
  • Personal Assistant
  • secretary

Reference: 52359926

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