Executive Assistant to Headmaster
Sedbergh School
Cumbria
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive, to be discussed at interview
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2025
- Apply by:
- 20 March 2025
Job overview
Sedbergh School, founded in 1525 by Roger Lupton, Provost of Eton, is one of the leading co-educational boarding Schools in the north of England. Set in the spectacular Yorkshire Dales National Park and within easy reach of UNESCO World Heritage site the English Lake District, the School also benefits from fast motorway and rail access to the rest of the UK.
The Senior School is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the Headmaster.
The Executive Assistant to the Headmaster is responsible for acting as the first line of contact for the Headmaster, his diary management, the maintenance of administrative systems and filing, and for general secretarial and administrative duties.
A major aspect of the role is to administer formal communication with key constituencies within the school including parents, staff, Old Sedberghians and pupils, and ensuring visitors are received in an appropriate manner meeting the highest professional standards in support of the Headmaster. The role requires an individual who is flexible, organised, calm, and able to communicate to a high standard, both orally and in written form. Working with sensitive information will be a key part of this role, so the ability to ensure confidentiality at all times is crucial. The working environment can be dynamic and fast-paced and the role requires both proficient and personal support for the Headmaster, balancing his professional commitments with his personal priorities.
Work Pattern: Term time Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm, plus Saturday mornings during term time (on a rotational basis with the PA to the COO & Bursar (Operations) and School Secretary – a half day in lieu of this may be taken during the week on a Wednesday or Thursday).
Working hours during the School holidays will be 25 hours per week; there is flexibility on working days, start time, etc.
Alongside a competitive salary, Sedbergh School can offer an attractive benefits package, which includes a Cycle to Work Scheme, free use of our swimming pool and state of the art gym (outside pupil usage).
Further information on the role can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.
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About Sedbergh School
The magnificent location of Sedbergh means pupils can enjoy school life in a safe, healthy and dynamic environment. The opportunities for outdoor activities are almost unlimited - from a walk in the hills to mountain biking, or the calm of fishing to the challenge of caving. While academic study is central for every pupil the experiences of a Sedberghian are not confined to the classroom .
Sedbergh is a School where pupils are presented with a huge range of opportunity. It is a School which expects its pupils to seize the opportunity or, better, create the opportunity. It is our firm belief that it is much better to try something and fail rather than avoiding something because of the fear of failing. This culture ultimately breeds a positive attitude and greatly increases the likelihood of success.
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