Personal Assistant to Head of Junior School

at  Haberdashers Girls SchoolHertfordshire

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Proven experience in a PA or administrative support role, ideally within an educational setting.
• Experience in managing confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and general office technology.

Desirable

• Knowledge of school management systems and office software.

• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for who you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
• Diary Management: Organise and maintain the Headteacher’s calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and events.
• Correspondence Management: Handle all incoming and outgoing communication for the Headteacher.
• Meeting Preparation: Prepare and circulate meeting agendas, take minutes during senior leadership team (SLT) meetings.
• Confidential Support: Manage and handle sensitive and confidential information related to staff, students, and school matters, exercising discretion and professionalism at all times.
• Event Organisation: Coordinate and organise school events on behalf of the Headteacher, including staff meetings, training sessions, parent-teacher meetings, and special school events.
• Liaison: Act as the first point of contact between the Headteacher and staff, parents, external stakeholders, and the wider community.
• Document Preparation: Draft letters, reports, presentations, and other documents as required by the Headteacher.
• Project Support: Provide administrative assistance for special projects, school initiatives, or programmes led by the Headteacher.