Personal Assistant

Salary 39,631 + a completion bonus

35 hour week; fully office based, flexibility when not in term.

We are delighted to have partnered with a prestigious, independent school based in Leeds. We are recruiting for a Personal Assistant to the Principal. This key role provides high-level secretarial and administrative support, requiring discretion, efficiency and excellent organisational skills.

This is maternity contract for 1 2months. The postholder will play a central role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the Principal's office, while contributing to a high-quality administrative service for pupils, parents and staff across the school. The role demands confidentiality, sound judgement and the ability to work proactively in a fast-paced environment.

Please send us your CVs to review if you have the below and required experience.

You will need to have a current Enhanced DBS or be happy for one to be carried out.

• Key Duties and responsibilities:
• Act as the first point of contact for the Principal, managing communications with parents, pupils, staff, visitors and external organisations.
• Manage and maintain the Principal's diary and email inbox, prioritising commitments and making independent decisions where appropriate.
• Draft, prepare and process correspondence, including letters, emails and reports.
• Prepare papers, presentations and documentation for meetings, including governance and staff training.
• Assist with expenses and undertake general office administration.
• Work collaboratively with the wider administrative and support teams to ensure a consistent, high-quality service.
• Proactively identify and implement improvements to systems and processes.
• Support effective communication with parents and colleagues in line with strategic objectives.
• Provide holiday cover for colleagues when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/5 or above (or equivalent).
• Advanced shorthand and typing qualifications (or equivalent experience).

Experience

• Significant experience providing PA or senior administrative support at a senior level within a complex organisation.
• Experience in an educational environment is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent IT skills, including strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint.

Skills and Qualities

• High levels of professionalism, integrity and discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Highly organised, efficient and detail-focused.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Confident minute-taker with the ability to review and improve systems and processes.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Please note we are unable to respond to all applications, if you hadn't heard from us within 7 days unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion.