Headteacher’s PA and Clerk to the Board of Trustees

Our client, a local school in Taunton, is looking to appoint a Headteacher’s PA and Clerk to the Board of Trustees. This role is full time hours, 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Term time). Initially on a temporary basis however potential to lead on to a permanent position.

Job Details for the role of Headteacher’s PA and Clerk to the Board of Trustees:

• To provide highly effective professional, secretarial, administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher, including, emails, letters, phone calls, typing, photocopying, organising meetings and minute taking
• Act as the first point of contact for the Headteacher, ensuring all visitors and callers receive a professional response and are dealt with by the appropriate person.
• Demonstrate confidentiality, discretion and professionalism at all times.
• Liaise daily with the Headteacher regarding the events of the day, Headteacher diary, keeping track of outstanding replies and following up on any consequential actions.
• Act as a contact point by managing the school office email as an internal and external ambassador for the school including liaison with external organisations as required.
• Provide an effective administration support service to the Headteacher and members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), to ensure they can undertake their role efficiently.
• Assist Deputy Headteachers with administration of curriculum visits, student options, etc.
• Providing support to th Trustee Board with administrative tasks

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PA looking for a term time role, anyone applying for the role will need to be able to demonstrate senior administration / PA experience, strong communications skills and a flexible working attitude. You will need to have strong levels of confidentiality and be well organsied!

Expected Salary for Headteacher’s PA and Clerk to the Board of Trustees: GBP26421-GBP29777 (actual salary GBP22339 – GBP25176).