Pa To Headteacher

St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College are looking to hire a PA to the Headteacher who is a strong professional individual who understands the importance of confidentiality and accuracy.

PA to HeadteacherBradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 4BQ

• 37 Hours Term Time Only + 5 Days
• NJC Scale 6 points 19 to 22: GBP25,727 - GBP27,475 based on hours
• Immediate start available

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College is a celebrated educational institution committed to providing excellent teaching, learning, and assessment to students. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment rooted in Catholic values and aim to empower students to achieve their full potential. Our college opened in September 2014 and follows the concepts of Ignite, Illuminate and Shine and we are proud to keep these themes at the centre of all of our teaching.

In this vital PA role, you will work for and on behalf of our Headteacher in a range of duties including calendar management, minute taking, record keeping etc and to represent the College as presenting Officer for admission appeals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide confidential and proactive personal assistant services to the Headteacher, managing priorities, calendar, and executive meetings.
• Establish and maintain accurate record-keeping systems, including filing College policies.
• Review, summarise, and prepare complex correspondence and documents for the Headteacher and Governing Body.
• Act as the first point of contact, managing external communications and maintaining confidentiality.
• Welcome visitors, operate relevant equipment/ICT packages, and ensure data security.
• Manage admissions administration, including policy development, liaison with external entities, and preparation of reports.
• Serve as the Presenting Officer at school appeals and provide advice and guidance.
• Research to inform decisions and comply with reasonable requests from managers/Headteacher.

Ideal Candidate:

• NQF Level 4 or equivalent qualification/experience in a relevant discipline.
• GCSE English and Maths (A-C) or equivalent, e.g., Adult Literacy/Numeracy at level 2.
• Evidence of continuous professional learning, including recent leadership and management development.
• Fluent in English (Advanced Threshold Level) with clear communication skills.
• Office/administrative experience, including working with senior staff and in a school environment.
• Actively promotes Catholic life, community, and participation.
• Independent worker with a strong sense of belonging and commitment to policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates moral courage, resilience, flexibility, and initiative.
• Excellent communicator with emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and integrity.
• Maintains confidentiality and promotes a positive, enjoyable atmosphere.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Collaborative and vibrant working environment
• Contributory pension scheme
• On-site parking

This is an exciting time to join the College as we continue to develop and build on our tradition, with a determined focus on strong teaching through a wide range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Closing Date: Monday 19th February 2024 at noon

Location: The role holder may be asked to work at either St Bede's or St Joseph's Catholic College.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the exceptions order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Appointments will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the receipt of satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks including social media checks.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

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