Personal Assistant to the Headteacher

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, proactive and highly capable Personal Assistant (PA) to support the Headteacher. The role requires a highly competent administrator with an eye for detail who is also able to work at a fast pace with competing time demands and deadlines. The successful candidate will be adaptable, flexible and resilient with a clear capacity to maintain confidentiality.

This is a key role in our growing, successful school. You will also liaise closely with the Business Manager, other members of the senior team and act as the first point of contact for many potential new or current staff, parents and members of the school community. This role is also the school contact point for Data Protection queries, liaising with our external Data Protection Officer when necessary.

The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to ensure that you are able to relate to people at all levels and react calmly in challenging situations. A positive, professional and can-do attitude is essential, as is a sense of humour. The role links to a highly capable team across the school but requires the post holder to work independently and autonomously when necessary. Excellent IT skills and accurate written communication are essential.

The salary scale for this post is the Local Authority Grade 7, £22,401 - £25,463 per annum - Pay Award Pending. The approximate pro rata salary is £19,849 per annum. The job description for this post is generic but there will be every opportunity as part of the interview process to discuss this in detail.

Please note, this role is full-time, 37 hours per week (08:30am to 4:30pm), term time 39 Weeks + 5 days. Flexibility required as per the need of the job.

King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2017 with recognition of outstanding practice and high expectations. The school is well-regarded within the area and Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.

For further information about our school, please visit www.keslichfield.org.uk  or telephone us on 01543 255714. 

If you feel that this is the school and role for you, please complete the application form and recruitment monitoring form and send them back to us via email: office@kingedwardvi-lichfield.staffs.sch.uk

Closing date: 9am on Friday, 28th June 2019.

Interview date: Friday, 5th July 2019.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.