About the School - Akeley Wood Senior & Tile House
Akeley Wood School is a dynamic and friendly place to work with opportunities for professional development. We educate around 700 children across three campuses and have a progressive approach to teaching and learning. We strive for a holistic education at Akeley wood and achieve this through the supportive environment and diverse breadth of learning and development within our School.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head's PA to join our fantastic team.
About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.
About the role
The School PA, reporting to the Executive Headteacher, provides high-quality administrative support to the Executive Head, Head of Senior School, and Head of Junior School. They collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure effective support and a positive experience for students and parents. The PA acts as a key contact for parents, handling communications on behalf of the school heads and demonstrating exceptional customer service. This role involves weekly travel between Wicken Park, Akeley Wood House, and AW6 campuses.
This is a full-time, permanent role.
Who we are looking for:
* Excellent customer services skills, both written and verbal
* Proficient with IT packages including working knowledge of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel.
* Strong administration and organisational skills with accurate and meticulous attention to detail
* Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to relate well to people on all levels.
* Highly organised and can identify efficient ways of operating.
* Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
For the full Role Profile and Person Spec, please Click Here .
Benefits at Cognita
* Aviva Pension Scheme
* 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
* Access to My Staff Shop - £1,000’s of savings to be made across the year.
* Cycle to Work scheme, operated through My Staff Shop.
* 24/7 wellbeing support through Cognita Health Assured, our Employee Assistance Program.
* Free school lunches
* A discount on fees for children at Akeley Wood School.
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is Sunday 19th January 2025 .
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.