School: Henley Bank High School (Academy)
Address: Mill Lane, Brockworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Title: Personal Assistant and Office Manager - Henley Bank High School
Grade: NJC Grade H, points 14-25, £25,888.57 - £32,275.27 Actual salary per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 07/02/2025
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: A.S.A.P.
We are looking for a Personal Assistant and Office Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Henley Bank High School and become an integral member of the Support Team.
At Henley Bank High School, our aspiration is for all our staff and students to leave our school with practical wisdom gained through the teaching of intellectual, moral, civic and performance virtues.
We are a successful secondary school based in Brockworth, extremely close to junction 11a of the M5. The school has consistently been achieving excellent academic results over the past few years with the GCSE results of 2023 being in the top 1% of results in the country, as well as the highest results for any non-selective school in Gloucestershire.
We opened our Sixth Form in September 2024 and are really excited to see what the next stage in the school’s journey will be. A crucial element of the school’s vision is ensuring that we are preparing our young people for the world of tomorrow. This role plays an essential part in achieving this.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi-academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
Main responsibilities – Personal Assistant:
1. Ensure that the Headteacher diary is properly and accurately maintained making appointments and arranging meetings. Servicing all these meetings as appropriate.
2. Ensure that the Headteacher is organised with all relevant information for meetings and events.
3. Manage and co-ordinate the emails of the Headteacher.
4. Maintain confidential secretarial cover for the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) including the servicing of SLT, and other agreed meetings. Composing confidential reports, letters and memoranda.
5. Receive and entertain visitors to the Headteacher.
6. Ensure the provision of hospitality on behalf of the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in respect of visitors and meetings.
7. Answer the telephone, screen calls, deal with queries, take oral and written messages. Where appropriate, provide the caller with the information requested or refer to an alternative source.
8. Oversee the receipt of all internal and external mail for the Headteacher and redistribute it as appropriate or directed.
9. Organise suitable filing systems ensuring sensitive information is collated.
10. Ensure the preparation and provision of papers required for meetings attended by the Headteacher and, when necessary, attend such meetings and take minutes.
11. Maintain the records system relating to confidential papers, correspondence, agendas and minutes.
12. Supporting the Headteacher with local personnel contract matters.
13. Co-ordinate the School calendar and ensure it is accurately maintained.
14. Ensure that the Headteacher responds to and addresses any complaints or concerns.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 7th February 2025 at 11.59pm. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.
Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacancies to apply.
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