Job description

Headteacher's PA Required a fantastic School in Purley.

At Engage Education Services, we’ve specialised in recruiting education staff in all roles for over a decade. We’re currently looking for an enthusiastic PA to work at a fantastic school in Purley.

Our team has built an excellent reputation in the local area, and we’re looking for more high-quality office staff to work with these schools.

About the role:

The role is Monday - Friday. As a PA you will be working as part of a close-knit team that works hard together to ensure the smooth running of the entire school. Duties can include:

• To provide strong and effective leadership in all HR matters across the school.
• To act as the most senior member of support staff, line managing other support staff leaders in finance, facilities and IT.
• To work with the Senior Admin Assistant to develop skills in HR related matters so that the post holder can effectively deliver and support identified HR processes.
• To act as the first point of contact with the Headteacher, using discretion and ensuring all visitors and callers receive a professional response and are dealt with by the appropriate person.
• To maintain electronic and/or paper files of parental and external correspondence.
• To manage exclusion administration – letters, forms, entering on MIS, informing NYCC and reporting.
• To ensure all HR policies, e.g. Pay Policy, Performance Management etc., are developed.
• To be responsible for the School’s Absence Management processes in line with the School’s policy, holding sickness absence meetings and progressing through to conclusion.updated and implemented to meet legislative and organisational requirements.
• To work with colleagues and others to maintain health, safety and welfare within the working environment.

The ideal applicant will have:

• Experience of working in a school
• A real passion for working within an education environment.
• Experience utilising SIMS (School Information Management System) within an administrative role.
• Holds a Level 5 CIPD qualification
• Demonstrates suitable leadership training or qualifications
• Has experience of working with managers at a senior level

Why choose Engage Education?

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee
• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• £150 referral bonus for each of your friends you refer to us when they work 10 days or more

How to apply

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly.

If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don’t be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with GDPR requirements.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per year