Executive Assistant to the Head
The Henrietta Barnett School
Barnet
- Expired
- Salary:
- Generous salary for the right candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 18 April 2023
Job overview
Selective Grammar School for Girls 11 – 18
A warm, friendly, happy community
Term time only plus ten days
We wish to appoint a forward-thinking, efficient and committed Executive Assistant to support the Head of this highly successful girls’ grammar school.
The Executive Assistant to the Head is a pivotal and demanding role. The purpose of the post is to provide executive support to the Head in managing and organising her diary and in assisting her in every aspect of the day-to-day running of the School. The EA also acts as a first point of contact for the Head both within and outside the school, so the ability to communicate in a warm, supportive, understanding and professional manner is crucial. The Head’s EA also works with the School Business Manager on recruitment and HR, and on various other administrative matters.
The post requires excellent spoken and written communication and organisation skills with a high level of efficiency. A strong command of written English is essential, in order to draft correspondence, coupled with excellent IT skills. The successful candidate should have the ability to work on their own initiative and prioritise effectively. This is a demanding and busy role and would suit a calm, focused individual who enjoys variety and challenge in their day-to-day role.
Previous experience of being an Executive Assistant/PA and/or working in a school would be an advantage.
For further information and an application form, please see the School’s website (www.hbschool.org.uk/about-us/vacancies).
Applications must be submitted on the application form and be accompanied by a letter detailing reasons for applying for the post and suitability for it, and send to recruitment@hbschool.org.uk
Closing date: Tuesday 18 April 2023
We are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo enhanced DBS checks.
The Henrietta Barnett School values the diversity of our staff and students and all of our staff are equally valued and respected.
Central Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London NW11 7BN
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About The Henrietta Barnett School
- The Henrietta Barnett School
- Central Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb
- London
- NW11 7BN
- United Kingdom
The Henrietta Barnett School (HBS), a selective state grammar academy in London, is a warm and friendly school that prides itself on fulfilling the legacy of Dame Henrietta Barnett to provide educational opportunities of the highest quality for girls regardless of social, economic, cultural, ethnic or religious background.
At HBS, we believe in the power of education to shape students’ lives and are consistently recognised as one of the top state schools in the country with an exemplary reputation for academic excellence. We are also committed to developing the whole person, encouraging students to explore their interests in a wide variety of ways and promoting curiosity of mind, independence of spirit and a love of learning.
The school is currently home to just over 800 students aged between 11 and 18. We are a four form entry school with 103 students in each year group from Year 7 to 11 and just under 300 students in our Sixth Form.
Founded in 1911, the school is a charming Lutyens-designed Grade II* listed building situated in the peaceful surroundings of the Hampstead Garden Suburb. Over recent years we have completed ambitious refurbishment and new build projects, including the complete refurbishment of the Queen Mary Science Wing involving the replacement of 6 outdated labs with 8 contemporary ones and the opening of two new state-of-the-art buildings that house a new Music and Drama School and an Art and Design & Technology Centre, with a Mac Suite and Cafe. Our most recent development is the extension and refurbishment of our Library.
Our team of exceptional staff has extensive and varied experience. Both teaching and non-teaching staff share a commitment to high standards of learning and care for each student and each other. Professional development is a priority within the school and great importance is placed on staff wellbeing.
Ofsted 2022
“Senior leaders and governors share a strong vision to provide high-quality academic education. This vision is being realised. Staff are committed to the school’s mission. They form a united and hard-working team.”
“Pupils are very keen to acquire knowledge in a broad range of subjects, which include Latin, ancient Greek and classical civilisation…their behaviour, attendance and attitudes to learning are excellent. Pupils maintain their focus in lessons for long periods of time and enjoy thinking about the questions teachers pose.”
“Throughout the school, pupils behave exceptionally well. This is because leaders have created an environment where pupils’ desire to learn trumps everything else. Pupils’ confidence is enhanced through strong participation in the school’s wide ranging extra-curricular provision. This includes debating clubs and a symphony orchestra, as well as sports, drama and engineering provision.”
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