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Personal Assistant to the Headteacher

Personal Assistant to the Headteacher

St Thomas More Language College

Kensington and Chelsea

  • Expired
Salary:
Range E, P05
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
5 June 2023

Job overview

Personal Assistant to the Headteacher


Play your part in our exciting future

The Governors seek to appoint an exceptional individual to support the Headteacher to be effective in leading and managing all aspects of St Thomas More Language College in order to make an impact on the quality of the Catholic Curriculum, the students’ experience and their achievement, for this mixed Catholic comprehensive in the heart of Chelsea.

You will: 

  • Be supportive of the school’s religious ethos 
  • Have a good degree
  • Strong ICT skills - with MS Office applications
  • Be ambitious and have high expectations of yourself and others 
  • Experience of providing PA support to senior staff
  • Have HR generalist and personnel experience
  • Have the experience and ability to line manage
  • Be a focal point of contact at the College for parents and stakeholders
  • Be well organised and be able to prioritise workload
  • Be prepared to work flexible hours
  • Be discrete and experienced in dealing with confidential work
  • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a high standard of written and spoken English


In return we will offer you: 

  • The opportunity to be part of a staff with a strong vision and shared values and purpose
  • Very supportive parents
  • Support to carry out your role
  • Exceptional ICT facilities
  • A personalised programme of CPD
  • A motivated and supportive environment
  • Generous benefits including a travel card


The school is an equal opportunity employer and promotes and supports the safeguarding and protection of children and individuals. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th June 2023 at 10am.

Please complete an application form; CVs will not be accepted.

Attached documents

About St Thomas More Language College

St Thomas More Language College is a co-educational voluntary aided school based in Kensington and Chelsea in London for students aged 11-16. It is a Roman Catholic school.

At the heart of the school’s buildings stands its chapel. Mass is celebrated at the beginning of each school day. In tutor groups, each morning there is also a daily act of worship composed around a whole school theme. 

The school also has a house system and throughout the year there are a variety of inter-house competitions. 

Headteacher

Dr Trevor Papworth 

Values and vision

St Thomas More Language College sees itself as a community living and growing in the Catholic faith. At the school, it is firmly believed that the life and teachings of Jesus Christ are the foundation of all that it undertakes. The school expects all members of its community to be responsible citizens upholding gospel values in society.

Ofsted

“Teachers’ continuing training is outstanding, with large numbers engaged in further study and several working towards a Masters qualification. The very rich range of additional learning opportunities, including some outstanding music provision, are developing strong spiritual, moral, social, cultural and emotional experiences that are a real strength of the college. The governing body know the college intimately and work strategically with the senior team in promoting outstanding leadership.”

View St Thomas More Language College’s latest Ofsted report

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Applications closed