PA to the Principal (Maternity Cover)

Framlingham College is a co-educational day and boarding school comprising of the Prep School in the beautiful surroundings of Brandeston Hall, and the Senior School which is set in the stunning surroundings in the market town of Framlingham.

We require a talented Personal Assistant to fully support the Principal in all areas of school life, acting as first point of contact and managing calls and visits with consummate authority, diplomacy and warmth. The post is offered on a one year fixed term basis to cover a period of maternity starting September 2022.

The office is a particularly busy one and the successful applicant must be prepared to work under pressure to maintain an atmosphere of friendly, courteous and good humoured efficiency. The Principal has an extremely full programme of work and requires a certain amount of judicious ‘protection’.

The post entails high levels of confidentiality and public relations skills. You will have the ability to forge strong relationships at all levels as you will be required to work closely with Admissions, Marketing and HR as well as regular liaising with the Senior Deputy Head and Senior Leadership Team across both schools.

Key Responsibilities:

This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder will be expected to show flexibility and assist with other tasks of a similar nature. The post holder will be expected to work at Framlingham Prep as well as Senior School as necessary. 

• Calendar management

Management of the Principal’s diary: ability to short and long-term plan to ensure that the Principal is prepared for the right meetings at the right time. This includes ensuring strategic planning time is scheduled as well as the necessary meetings etc. Where appropriate, arrange travel and accommodation for conferences. 

• Correspondence

Assist the Principal in managing correspondence: the prompt and discreet management of the Principal email account. Deal with critical items or forward as appropriate; non-critical items to be managed promptly and tactfully; drafting of letters; preparing references for current and former pupils and staff; completion of the annual ISC and DfE School Census; generate academic employment appointment letters in conjunction with the Director of People. 

• Telephone calls

Deal with all calls in a professional manner. This will include dealing with complaints, parental or public and assisting colleagues. All calls, no matter how difficult, are managed with consummate authority, diplomacy and warmth. Difficult situations that might be encountered by the Principal, whether from internal or external parties, should be diffused calmly.

For the full job description, please download the recruitment pack.

This is a year round role working 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday, however, in this high profile role there will be need for flexibility and additional hours as necessary. The post attracts an annual salary of £29,835.

We offer a supportive working environment as well as free lunch each day the kitchen is operational. We also offer a number of other benefits including contributory pension scheme and complimentary gym membership.

Please submit a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role together with an application form. Recruitment packs are available from the HR Department on 01728 723789, email; recruitment@framlinghamcollege.co.uk or from www.framlinghamcollege.co.uk. Click 'Apply Now' to download our application form. 

Closing date: Midday Monday 4th July*

Interviews: TBC

*Applications will be reviewed on receipt, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Framlingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.