Executive Assistant to Head
*Working Hours: 07:45 - 16:30, Mon-Fri (All year round)
*Location: West London
*Salary: £42,500 - £45,000 per annum
I am recruiting for a dedicated and proactive Executive Assistant with a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The ideal candidate will have the ability to relate easily to a wide range of people, possess strong organizational skills, and be a self-starter with plenty of stamina. Flexibility, adaptability, and a clear understanding of what a school environment entails are essential.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to the Head, including maintaining the diary, arranging meetings, and managing correspondence.
*Assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead by overseeing and monitoring Safeguarding training of all staff.
*Take minutes at meetings, including the weekly Senior Management Team (SMT) meeting and daily Staff Briefings.
*Liaise with Heads of Year and assist with the organisation of Activities Week trips.
*Organise and oversee Head’s events, such as dinners and symposiums.
*Coordinate and host Parent-Teacher Interviews (PTIs) throughout the year.
*Receive visitors to the school and provide refreshments for the Head and guests.
*Undertake Safer Recruitment training and other training as required annually.
*Cover the monitoring of pupil attendance when necessary.
*Provide general office assistance and assist pupils as required.
*Undertake additional duties as requested by the Head.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably within a school or college.
*Proven experience supporting senior management.
*IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft 365 and Teams.
*Excellent minute-taking skills.
*Strong organisational and time management skills.
*Excellent oral and written communication skills.
*Outstanding interpersonal skills.
*Commitment to the ethos of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Benefits:
*Lunch provided on working days in the on-site refectory during term time.
*Eligibility for School fees discounts upon passing the probationary period.
*Paid leave during the Christmas closure, in addition to annual contractual holiday entitlement.
*Membership fees covered for the School of Philosophy and Economic Science.
*Life Assurance coverage for all permanent members of staff.