Headteacher's Pa

Are you an experienced and organised Headteacher's Personal Assistant looking for an exciting new opportunity in the education sector? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for supporting educational leaders? Tradewind are working on behalf of a brilliant Secondary School in Bromley, who are looking to appoint a new Headteacher's Personal Assistant with an immediate start.

You will play a pivotal role in providing high-level administrative support to the school's Headteacher. Your exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail will ensure the smooth operation of the Headteacher's office and contribute to the overall efficiency of the school.

Job: Headteacher's Personal Assistant

Location: Bromley

Salary: Starting at GBP17 per hour depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for the Headteacher, managing correspondence, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings and events.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including drafting correspondence, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate records.
• Manage the Headteacher's diary, prioritising appointments and ensuring effective time management.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Headteacher, fostering positive relationships and representing the school professionally.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.
• Assist in the organisation of school events, functions, and ceremonies as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant to a Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher is necessary. The school will only appoint with this.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using computers, and school systems such as SIMS/Bromcom.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise tasks effectively, and work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Discretion, integrity, and professionalism in handling confidential information.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (this can be done through Tradewind).

If you are keen on this exciting role, please apply and Richard Patton will be in contact with you to discuss the next steps.

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment:

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer