Headmistress' PA

Wetherby Kensington is currently looking for an organised, enthusiastic and efficient personal assistant to the Headmistress. The successful candidate will be dynamic, will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and will be able to build relationships with children, staff and parents confidently.  

This is a really exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, supportive and caring person who works with equal efficacy both independently and as part of a team. This position will be a varied and busy role and would suit someone kind, team orientated, highly organised and with a great eye for detail. Applicants will join an innovative, forward-thinking and committed team.  

Experience of working within a school environment is essential. The successful candidate will be expected to have strong administrative, secretarial and IT skills along with excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Previous experience of school procedures and administrative systems would be an advantage. It is desirable that the candidate has experience of using SIMS. Training will be provided if required. If you can work using your own initiative and are experienced in a wide range of administrative duties you are encouraged to apply.  

Wetherby Kensington will be a two form, non-selective, pre-preparatory school for boys from Reception to Year 3. It will follow exactly the same curriculum and share the same values and ethos as Wetherby School and will be an integral part of the Wetherby Group of schools. Boys at Wetherby Kensington will receive very high levels of academic education and pastoral care. Wetherby Kensington is part of the Alpha Plus Group of schools, which is one of the country's leading educational groups.  

Wetherby Kensington is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance along with other relevant pre-employment checks.  

The Alpha Plus Group has its own salary scale, which is above the Central London Maintained Scale. A salary at the appropriate point on the Teachers’ Scale will be offered to the successful candidate and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Please apply in confidence by completing the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form found on the TES website, Guardian jobs website and the Alpha Plus Group website. Also available on these websites is a copy of the job description and person specification.   

Please send these documents and a covering letter marked for the attention of Miss Helen Milnes to: learn@wetherbyschool.co.uk or post to: Miss Helen Milnes, Wetherby School, 11 Pembridge Square, London. W2 4ED.   

Only those candidates who have been shortlisted will be responded to. Closing date for applications is Thursday 6th April 2017