Executive Assistant to the Headteacher

Forest Bridge School is a new all-age Special Free School (4-16) for children with autism which opened in September 2015 in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. The aim of the school is to provide a suitable environment with a high level of therapeutic support and excellent teaching to allow pupils with autism to achieve their full potential and to make the most of their intelligence, focus and skills. Forest Bridge School will help each pupil that leaves the school to progress into training, employment or further education. You will be one of a dedicated team of staff who will establish a culture in which every pupil has the opportunity to thrive and flourish. 

We are looking for an experienced School Executive Assistant who is able to work in a busy office environment supporting the Headteacher at an executive level. Assimilating and acting on complex information. Handling confidential and sensitive information and acting as appropriate.

You will need excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and have recent satisfactory references carrying out this role. You will also need to agree to an enhanced DBS.

The Hours of work can be negotiated between the hours of 7 am-5:30 pm, Term Time plus Inset Days (some flexibility expected depending on critical school needs). 

Benefits: 

As part of Forest Bridge School, you will be entitled to the following benefits: 

· Pension Scheme 

· Employee Assistance Scheme 

· Induction with extensive ongoing training 

· Parking 

If you have any questions, please contact either  

Elizabeth Farnden Headteacher head@forestbridgeschool.org.uk 

Nicky McGarry HR nicky.mcgarry@forestbridgeschool.org.uk