We are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic Headteacher’s PA to join our school in Tunbridge Wells! This is a great opportunity for applicants who are looking for a rewarding career within education.

ABOUT BEECHWOOD SCHOOL

Beechwood School is an independent day and boarding school for 3- to 18-year-olds with an excellent reputation for providing the highest quality education and pastoral care in Tunbridge Wells.
We aim to encourage intellectual curiosity and productive learning habits in both our students and staff. Whether you are fully trained or seeking further qualifications, we have plenty of opportunities for you to broaden your skill set and reach your career goals.

• Establish and maintain good relationships with all students, parents/carers, colleagues, suppliers, contractors and other professionals.
• Manage the Headteacher’s diary and time including booking appointments, acting as the ‘gatekeeper’, receiving visitors, providing preparatory support for meetings and events when necessary.
• Open, sort and distribute Headteacher’s mail including electronic mail, advising on any urgent matters.
• Working as part of the Administration Team and provide Reception cover and its administration including some aspects of HR Administration.
• Management of SCR, email correspondence and any administrative filing, including confidential personnel files;
• Maintaining a high degree of confidentiality and responding positively with tact, sensitivity and awareness to pupils and parents in relation to duties undertaken.
• Manage the staff recruitment process from advertising, arranging interviews, pre-recruitment checks, adherence to safer recruitment guidelines, maintaining personnel files