PA to the Headteacher

Your Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to support our new Headteacher in a key role which requires exceptional organisational skills, the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, and a proactive approach to supporting the smooth running of the school. You will play a vital part in ensuring the Headteacher’s time is used effectively and efficiently, contributing to the success of the leadership team and the wider school community.

In addition, you will oversee the front office team, student services and the finance assistant to ensure a friendly, effective, and highly professional service is provided to stakeholders.

This is a rewarding role for an organised and efficient individual to play a pivotal role in a busy and forward-thinking school.

About Merstham Park School

At Merstham Park, our ethos is simple - igniting a passion for learning. We are proud to be a values driven school which encourages its staff and students to embrace these values in all that they do. This approach provides everyone with the opportunity to exceed beyond their potential.

As a growing school we are excited about our brand-new state of the art facilities that benefit both our staff and the community. Our new build is tailored to enable our staff and students to develop unique skill sets in a truly first-class educational setting through the creation of inviting and interactive learning environments.

As the school grows, the career progression for our staff is endless. We will be looking to enhance the opportunities for staff to grow in their roles and take on additional responsibilities.

Our team of passionate staff are committed to providing students with the very best educational experience. We recognise the importance of academic success whilst embracing our wider role in preparing students for their adult life beyond the formal examined curriculum.

To review the Job Description and Personal Specification for this role please download the attached Recruitment Pack.

Why work at Merstham Park School

The welfare of our staff is of the utmost importance. The list below details some examples of how we support the wellbeing of all of our colleagues. To see our full offer, please refer to the attached recruitment pack.

• Comprehensive CPD: we invest in your professional learning.
• Regular career development opportunities, both pastorally and academically, in a growing forward-thinking school.
• An appraisal system focused on professional learning and developing high quality teaching and support; all within an embedded culture of collaboration and sharing best practice.
• A comprehensive development programme for all staff.
• A culture of coaching - staff collaborate, support and develop one another.
• A school that values everyone and firmly believes that a culture of positive relationships should be the bedrock of an organisation; we want you to love teaching and our students to love learning.

What we are looking for

• A dynamic and professional Personal Assistant.
• Ideally experience of working in a similar role, within an education environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the experience of providing administrative support at a senior level.
• Ability to deal effectively and appropriately with sensitive and confidential information.
• Able to plan and manage a busy and varied workload with the capacity to remain calm and cope with the unexpected.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to working as part of a team.
• Excellent IT skills - confident with the use of Microsoft Office, Google and/or able to learn new systems.
• A willingness to be part of the wider school community.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our School Support Team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

Our Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details:

Closing date: 12 January 2025, 9am

Interview date: ASAP

Start date: ASAP

Contract type:  Permanent/Term-Time plus 2 weeks

Working hours: 36 hours per week, 41 weeks per year. However, flexible working hours/part-time applications will be considered where the needs of the school can be met.

Pay Scale: Associate Senior Specialist- £33,426 FTE (£30,230 Actual)