PA to the Surmaster
St Paul's School
Richmond upon Thames
- Expired
- Salary:
- £40,000 - £45,000 per annum plus benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 2 November 2021
Job overview
St Paul’s is a selective Independent Day School for boys aged 13-18, occupying a superb 45-acre site on the south bank of the Thames, west of Hammersmith Bridge. St Paul’s School excels academically at both A level and GCSE, with some of the highest national scores, but it is the work beyond the curriculum that excites both students and teachers alike.
PA to the Surmaster
Monday to Friday (full time post); 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Commencing as soon as possible
The position of PA to the Surmaster is a busy and varied role, providing professional and comprehensive administrative support to the Surmaster - the Head of the Senior School.
The PA will act as the gatekeeper to the Surmaster, have meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work independently to assist the smooth running of his office. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills with a flexible, ‘can do’ attitude. Previous experience of working as a PA within the education sector is desirable.
Further details and an application form can be obtained from the School’s website via the ‘Work with Us’ link.
The closing date for all applications is midday on Tuesday 2 November 2021.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 10 November 2021.
St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Juniors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Juniors are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive educational environment.
Attached documents
About St Paul's School
St Paul’s School was founded in 1509 and currently occupies a large site in Barnes, south-west London. A selective independent school, it provides an education for boys aged 7-18 and has boarding facilities for a small number of its students.
Prospective entrants are usually expected to pass online and/or written examinations across a range of subjects, as well as undergoing an interview with a senior member of staff. In order to improve accessibility for students from poorer backgrounds, a wide range of bursaries and scholarships are available for boys who reach the required academic standard.
High Master
Sally-Anne Huang
Values and vision
St Paul’s School has a strong focus on academic excellence, with students expected to reach and maintain a consistently high standard in their work at all ages. In order to properly support the development of pupils outside the classroom, the school invests heavily in a huge range of extra-curricular activities.
St Paul’s has seen extensive modernisation and expansion in recent years, with further development proposed in order to provide facilities of the very highest quality.
ISI report
“The school is highly successful in meeting its aims. Throughout the school, pupils, including those with SEND or EAL, achieve exceptionally well both within and outside the classroom in response to excellent teaching. The most able pupils achieve outstanding success in school and external competitions. Within a culture of scholarship, the pupils’ attitude towards their learning is outstanding and plays a significant part in their progress and achievement.”
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