PA to Head of Junior School

PA TO HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

Working 40 hours per week, term time plus INSET plus 15 additional days

Actual starting salary £32,819 – £36,227  

Required from September 2022  

Providing incredible administrative and secretarial support to our new Head of Junior School, our new PA will play a pivotal role in helping her and the SLT to make the best use of their time by contributing to the overall effective running of the school.  

With excellent written and verbal communication skills, our ideal candidate will be comfortable working with colleagues and partners at all levels, exercising tact, diplomacy and confidentiality where appropriate. Alongside this, you will demonstrate excellent multi-tasking skills. From project managing, organising diaries, keeping notes and scheduling meetings to setting up events.  Experience of working in a similar role or in an education setting would be advantageous but is not essential.

We can offer:

• A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.

• A highly competitive salary structure based on, but substantially above, national scales. This role will be paid according to experience and qualifications.

• The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment.

• A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.

• For candidates looking to relocate, subsidised accommodation on site may be available. 

• Other benefits include free lunches during term time, membership of support staff pension scheme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.

The School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

How to make an application: 

• Please read the Job Description before completing your application.

• To apply, please complete the NLCS Application Form here and  submit this with a covering letter summarising your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification and your motivation for applying to NLCS. 

• The vacancy closes on Monday 6th June 2022 at 8.00am; however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

• Interview date: Friday 10th June 2022.

• If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact the NLCS Recruitment Team at recruitment@nlcs.org.uk  or telephone the School on 0208 952 0912.

Website: www.nlcs.org.uk

School Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ