Executive Assistant to Headteacher

Role: Executive Assistant to Headteacher                             

 Pay Range: WSCC Grade 7 Point 14-19 + Recruitment & Retention payment £6611 + Fringe Allowance £561

Hours of Work: Full Time 37 hours per week. Term-time only plus INSET plus three weeks - there will be a requirement to work the 2nd half of the Summer holiday.

 Actual Salary: £25,825 (pay award pending) inclusive of Recruitment & Retention payment & Fringe allowance

Contract Type: Permanent                                                      

 Required: As soon as possible

Closes: 9am Wednesday 4th January 2023

The closing date is a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview. An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process               

Interview Date: TBC

At Holy Trinity our vision is to be a centre of excellence for learning, inspired by Christian values, where every person in our school community fulfils their potential, coupled with a mission is to be Deeply Christian, Open to All.

 We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our school to act as the confidential executive assistant to the Headteacher, providing clerical support to the wider Senior Leadership Team which will include organising meetings, minute-taking and producing complex documentation in a timely manner and drafting correspondence in relation to standard requests, etc.

The successful candidate will play a key part in the running of the School. They will be responsible for efficient support to the Headteacher and the Senior Team and the Governing Body. This role will undertake a full range of secretarial and administrative duties and will ensure the efficient and effective running of the Headteacher’s office and daily business.

 This is a key post ensuring support to the Headteacher in promoting the vision, ethos, culture and policies of the school. The image presented will need to reflect the values of the school as expressed in the vision, ethos and underpinning elements. The successful applicants will be well organised, personable, motivated and willing to go the ‘extra mile’.

 You will have experience of working in a dynamic and challenging administrative environment, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. You will be experienced in working with a wide range of stakeholders and be confident communicating with colleagues across all levels of the organisation with skill and diplomacy. You will have previous experience as an executive assistant/personal assistant to senior management, excellent secretarial and organisational skills and be flexible and able to adapt to the changing needs of the School. A background in events organisation would be advantageous.

The successful applicant will have to meet the requirements as set out in the Person Specification which accompanies the Job Description. Presentation of the application form and covering letter will form part of the selection process as will practical testing and interviews on the day. Shortlisted candidates must be available for interview on the date indicated.

Application forms and details about the post are attached/ on the website. More information about the post and our school is also available on the website. All enquiries and completed application forms with covering letter / statement should be sent to HR by the closing date or earlier.

The preferred method of communication in connection with this vacancy is by email. This is how invitations to interview will be sent. Please ensure that you check your emails and junk or spam folders on a regular basis.

The Holy Trinity Church of England Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we cooperate with other agencies and initiatives at local and national level. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful job applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring service check (formerly known as Criminal Records Bureau check) at an enhanced level, in line with all schools across West Sussex. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warning as well as convictions, spent or unspent.