What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Church Stretton School for an Office Manager/PA to the Headteacher. We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual looking for a rewarding role in education. We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. They must be professional, discreet, and capable of handling sensitive information confidentially. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential. Experience in office administration and staff management is required, and proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office and school-specific software, is desirable. Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced school setting are also key to being successful in the role.
As PA to the Headteacher, you will provide vital administrative and organisational support, ensuring the smooth operation of the school’s leadership team. You will act as the first point of contact for the Headteacher, managing their diary, correspondence, and key communications.
In your role as Office Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the school office, lead a small team of administrative staff, and play a pivotal role in ensuring the school’s operations run efficiently.
Main Duties
• Providing confidential and proactive administrative support to the Headteacher and SLT.
• Managing the Headteacher’s diary, scheduling meetings, and coordinating correspondence.
• Ensuring excellent communication between the Headteacher and staff, parents, governors, and external stakeholders.
• Overseeing the school’s office team, ensuring high standards of efficiency and professionalism.
• Managing office systems, records, and supplies to support the smooth running of the school.
• Contributing to the welcoming and supportive environment of our school community.
What the school offers its staff
Church Stretton School is a very successful, oversubscribed, vibrant and happy 11-16 secondary school, where relationships are strong, serving the market town of Church Stretton and the immediate area. Being a smaller rural school, we get to know our students and their families well.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.