PA to the Assistant Heads

Millfield is one of the leading UK independent schools for boys and girls aged 2–18 years. Millfield is not like other schools and never has been. Founded in 1935, Millfield’s vision is to be the world leader for the development of children. There are nearly 1,300 students at the Senior School (year 9 to U6) and a further 450 students at the neighbouring Prep School. Although essentially a rural British school, 20 per cent of Millfield students are international and come from more than 70 countries. Millfield’s size brings great opportunity and the facilities are unmatched in the UK.

We are looking for an organised and professional individual to provide personal assistance to the academic and pastoral Assistant Heads on a full-time basis during term time (plus 180 hours of additional non-term time support).

As the PA to the Assistant Heads, your role will be a varied one. Key duties include:

• Assisting with maintaining the Assistant Heads’ electronic diaries.
• Attending and minuting meetings as required.
• Assisting with typing of correspondence.
• Assisting with the administration around Academic and Pastoral recruitment, including working with the HR Recruitment Consultants.
• Drafting responses on behalf of the Assistant Heads to telephone, postal, email and face-to-face enquiries.

To be successful in this position, previous experience in a PA role is essential, including experience of diary management, use of the full Microsoft package, producing internal and external comms, and communicating with individuals at all levels. 

Whilst training can be provided, desirable skills include mail merge, data manipulation, PowerPoint and Microsoft Forms. 

The exact hours of work are 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, during term time with an additional 180 hours to be worked in the school holidays. Non-term time hours can we worked flexibly with the possibility of some remote working. In the case of emergency situations, occasional evening or weekend work may be needed. For such events, you will receive time off in lieu. 

The full-time equivalent salary for this position is £27,000 per annum. This is pro-rated for part-year working. 

Millfield School strongly believes in employee wellbeing and, as such, there are many benefits available to all staff members, including:

• Subsidised meals.
• Use of the outstanding sports facilities.
• Subsidised exercise classes.
• Discounts with local and high street shops.

If you are interested, further details are available from our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 10th December 2021.

Millfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff have a responsibility for the safeguarding of children and young people in our care; as such, you are required to attend necessary child protection training and participate fully in activities that ensure the School stays compliant with statutory child protection and safeguarding guidelines issued to the School by ISI and Ofsted. 

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

The School will not unfairly discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of conviction or other details disclosed. The School makes appointment decisions on the basis of merit and ability. If an applicant has a criminal record, this will not automatically bar them from employment with the School. Each case will be decided on its merits in accordance with the objective assessment criteria. 

All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered "spent" except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.