Head Teacher's PA and Office Manager

PA to the Headteacher & Office Manager

36 hours per week (Monday to Friday) - 40 weeks per year

Grade: GLWC Scale SO2 - Point 26 – 28 (£38,934 - £40,755) full time equivalent

Pro rata salary: £34,646 - £36,266 per annum

Required: As soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly organised and efficient Head Teacher’s PA & Office Manager to join a highly motivated and successful Administration / Finance team. The successful candidate must have experience in education and working knowledge of SIMs.net and be numerate and capable of manipulating data in spreadsheets. You will be involved with and have regular contact with students, staff and parents and must be able to remain calm in stressful situations. Often the information you will handle will be of a sensitive or confidential nature and therefore you must exercise due diligence and work with integrity at all times. A polite telephone manner and good inter-personal skills are essential. You will be expected to demonstrate exemplary customer service and be able to handle enquiries and complaints in a confidential and sensitive manner.

Main purpose of the Role

·          Ensuring that the headteacher is fully supported in all aspects of their work including confidential matters.

·          Assisting the school’s office, and administrative functions, as required.

·          Providing first line HR admin support to the Academy

·         Advising on compliance with legislation and guidance, including but not limited to DfE, data protection, Freedom of Information Act, GDPR.

Main duties and responsibilities are indicated above however other duties of an appropriate level and nature may also be required, as directed by the headteacher. Please note that the post holder may occasionally be required to work outside of normal school working hours for extended school status activities, school events, meetings and emergencies.

Applications are invited from people who enjoy working independently under pressure. The successful candidate will be required to abide by the school policy for safeguarding children including undergoing an enhanced Data Barring Service check.

We can offer you:

• A happy, welcoming environment where children enjoy coming to school to learn
• Friendly, supportive and enthusiastic staff
• Excellent opportunities to further develop your skills

A full and comprehensive induction programme is followed for all new staff.

Emerson Park is a successful and oversubscribed 11-16 Secondary school in the London Borough of Havering. We are set in pleasant surroundings on the edge of the green belt with close proximity to both countryside and central London. We are fortunate to benefit from talented and hardworking staff, supportive parents and committed Governors and enthusiastic students. The academy has a traditional ethos and enjoys a good reputation in the area.

Applications can be submitted online by visiting www.haveringschools.jobs and locating this vacancy. If you wish to discuss the position or arrange a visit to the school please contact the Head’s PA, Mrs Beney. 

Closing date for applications 22nd January 2025