PA to the Principal

We are seeking a warm, motivated, and highly skilled Personal Assistant to work alongside our Principal at an exciting time in the school’s history; where ambition has never been greater, development never more rapid, and prospects never higher. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an existing administrator, secretary or marketing/communications professional who is seeking a role where they can make a genuine impact as a key member of an aspirational team.

As a Personal Assistant, you will work closely with the Principal to provide administrative support, usually on a one-to-one basis. As a key linchpin between governors, parents, and staff, you will provide an efficient and welcoming service, with true commitment to our school providing the highest standards possible to all our customers. 

You will work closely with the Principal to help make the best use of their time by dealing with varied administrative tasks including maintaining diaries, arranging appointments, organising meetings, and liaising with staff. You will also lead school marketing and communications, to ensure our community is well informed of all our fantastic work and that we foster excellent public relations.

We are looking for a friendly, confident, and professional individual who has a strong secretarial or administrative background with proven organisational ability. You will have excellent communication skills and take pride in the presentation and accuracy of your work. You will be pro-active with a high degree of initiative and the ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure. You will be fully competent in using a wide variety of software packages. You will also have experience of implementing and maintaining procedures and systems and/or leading projects.

It is vital that the successful candidate shares our values, which help shape our day-to-day practice. We recognise our accountability to our children and the impact we make on their futures; we are self-confident in what we do; and we are prepared to persevere in our determination to succeed. We are an organisation that truly cares about what we do and how we do it, and our actions are very much based on integrity, mutual respect, and empathy. 

If this sounds like you, then we would very much like to hear from you. 

Application Process

Should you wish to apply for this position, and we very much hope you will, please send the following:

• A completed application form.  Applications should be made electronically in Word or PDF format to Kiran Suri on ksuri@bggs.com.  Please be aware that we do not accept Curriculum Vitaes.  

• In support of your application, you may include a covering letter.  This should be in addition to the completed application form. 

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 28th June 2022

Shortlisting of applications: Wednesday 29th June 2022

Interview date: Week commencing 4th July 2022

Appointments made are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share this commitment.