Executive Assistant to the Headmaster London, England
Job description
Salary: Circa £45k per annum
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for an exceptional and organised Executive Assistant to the Headmaster. You will act as the first point of contact, and will manage his diary, events and arrangements.
The EA is expected to liaise and communicate with other senior colleagues and external agencies. You will come into contact with a wide range of adults and pupils, providing a warm welcome to visitors and other contacts whilst operating at the highest professional standards in support of the Headmaster.
This key role offers the chance to operate in close liaison with the leadership team, and the successful candidate will combine excellent EA skills and attention to detail. You will be adaptable, hardworking and have a good sense of humour. Naturally, you will wish to be involved in the life of the school and always recognise the need for confidentiality and careful judgement.
Experience in a similar post or school is not needed, but an empathy with the work and aims of Emanuel will be vital. When applying, please do set out clearly how your knowledge, skills and experience would help you to succeed in this important role, whatever your prior experience.
Working at Emanuel
There is a genuine buzz at the school. Colleagues enjoy their work and, like the pupils, are ambitious for the school.
Everyone works hard here, and anyone joining the school should expect to do so. There’s a strong sense of community and source of friendship. From the briefing to all staff, to the half termly staff meetings, termly consultative group meetings and a common room committee, there’s a dialogue about the school’s aims.
We aim to look after our staff too. We have an appraisal scheme with a focus on the employee’s professional development; we sponsor postgraduate courses and a range of training opportunities; we offer a healthcare plan via Simply Health that includes counselling and medical support; and we’re committed to supporting staff wellbeing. On a more practical level, all staff benefit from good pension provision and free lunches.
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date for applications is 9am, Friday 25 November 2022.
Do note that interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
