The School
“Hoe Valley School is an inspiring environment at the heart of its community where every student’s experience is personalised. Our students will learn to think independently, pursue their ambitions and achieve to their highest potential.”
Hoe Valley School is
An oversubscribed secondary school that opened in September 2015 to serve the local community of South Woking
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in March 2024
Delivering innovative and exciting lessons to years 7-13
Committed to ensuring our students leave us with excellent academic outcomes, the skills to be ‘work-ready’ and the traits of excellent global citizens
Following the national curriculum, where Maths and English are taught every day
A Google School with ICT fully embedded in all curriculum areas
Growing its new STEAM focussed academic Sixth Form, which opened in September 2023
Committed to learning which is relevant with links to the ‘real world’ of business, higher education and the local community
In a state of the art, new School completed in September 2018 on Egley Road, Woking
Committed to supporting our staff to have a good work / life balance by offering longer school holidays, bespoke CPD programmes, minimising paperwork and meetings and ultimately by trusting our staff to deliver excellent outcomes
THE ROLE
The PA to the Head Teacher is responsible for acting as the first line of contact for the Head Teacher, their diary management, and to provide excellent organisational and administrative support in managing the day-to-day running of the school.
The incumbent of this position comes into contact with a wide range of adults and students and provides a warm welcome to visitors and other contacts whilst operating with the highest professional standards in support of the Head Teacher.
They will represent the values and ethos of the School at all times and put the safety and wellbeing of our students first. As the School grows, it is expected that this role will develop to meet the needs of the School.
The role is permanent and full-time (40 hours per week), term-time plus 5 days, with desired working hours of 7.30am – 4.00pm daily, although there is some flexibility for the right candidate.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
To act as first line contact for the Head Teacher, using discretion and tact to ensure telephone callers and visitors receive a professional response, and are dealt with by the appropriate person
To support the Head Teacher with administrative duties which will include dealing with highly confidential and sensitive issues
To liaise with members of the academic and support staff as appropriate
Line management of reception staff
To cover School reception at certain points in the School day as required
To maintain up to date information on SIMS, the School’s chosen MIS system
To organise parents’ evenings
To liaise with Governors and meeting setups
To write letters and emails to individuals or groups of stakeholders as required
To handle relevant incoming calls, emails and correspondence and referring on as appropriate
To contribute to the assurance of absolute safety of all students on and off site
To observe and implement current school policies and good practice
To participate in and attend meetings and training as appropriate, including CPD days minute meetings
To take an active role in their own professional development in line with performance management objectives
To embody the School’s values and represent the school in a positive manner at all times
To undertake such other duties as requested by Head Teacher/ Senior Leadership Team as are reasonably required as part of the role