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SalarySt Helen’s is an academically selective independent girls’ day school of more than 1200 students aged 3-18, set in beautiful green space in Northwood, Middlesex.
It draws pupils from a wide area of north-west London, Buckinghamshire, and Hertfordshire with easy access by Underground from central London.
We have two Personal Assistant (PA) opportunities for candidates who have experience of high-level PA/Secretarial roles.
- PA to Business Director. This role is a permanent, onsite position to support our Business Director (the most senior support role in the school). The role is full time, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. This position is available immediately.
- PA to Head of Prep School. This role is a permanent, onsite position to support the Head of Prep School, starting September 2024. Core working hours will be 8:00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time, plus two weeks to be worked across the holiday periods.
Please visit our school website via the ‘apply’ button to read our full applicant information packs and to apply via our online application form.
Key attributes common to both roles include:
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- High level of literacy (proof reading and letter drafting).
- Highly organised individual with the ability to plan and organise work effectively.
- Initiative to solve problems and think ahead.
- Confident self-starter
- High level of accuracy and precision
- An excellent communicator who can stay calm under pressure and ensure the smooth running of diaries and completion of tasks/ issues.
- Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy.
- High degree of confidentiality and integrity.
- Professional and credible manner.
- Flexible with hours to support the needs of the role.
Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early.
Due to the high volume of applicants, we receive, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.
St Helen’s school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as detailed in Part 3 (Safer Recruitment) of the KCSIE 2023 guidance document. Applicants will be asked for proof of right to work in the UK and undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the disclosure and barring service.
