Personal Assistant to the Headteacher

Are you a highly organised professional who excels at communication? Do you have a flawless eye for detail and a passion for devising and managing efficient administrative systems? If the answer is yes, then Sir John Heron Primary School wants you. We are looking to appoint a friendly, efficient, and highly professional Personal Assistant to join our school office and leadership team.

Key Responsibilities: In this vital role, you will work closely with school leadership to ensure operational excellence. Your main duties will include: Supporting the Headteacher in the smooth running of the school by managing the whole-school diary, coordinating parental communication, and providing minute-taking for key meetings. Preparing, in consultation with the headteacher, termly governor reports, school policies, and other public documents. You will also prepare and disseminate internal documents and policies. Setting up and maintaining highly confidential records and filing systems. You will manage GDPR policies, oversee Subject Access Requests (SARs), and support the leadership team with sickness and absence procedures. Managing school recruitment processes from end to end. Managing aspects of the school’s website as required by leadership, organising school events, and coordinating VIP or official visits. Managing catering supplies for school staff and for school events. Assisting in project work relating to the development of the school as may be required from time to time. Co-operating with the headteacher or their representatives on all issues to do with health, safety, welfare, and child protection. Performing such other duties, within the competence of the postholder, which may be required, reasonably, from time to time. Supporting in the office during peak times. What We Are Looking For: The successful candidate will demonstrate: Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload. Have outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal. Have a discreet, professional, and empathetic approach to handling confidential information. Have a welcoming presence who embodies the values of our diverse and inclusive community. Be competent in ICT programmes, such as Microsoft Office, Internet and Bromcom. Be willing to undertake training.