Personal Assistant to the Head
Francis Holland School, Sloane Square
Westminster
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 11 July 2024
Job overview
Francis Holland School, Sloane Square is a leading independent day school for girls aged 11- 18, The Head, Alexandra Haydon, is also the executive Head of Francis Holland Prep, a junior school for over 240 girls. Renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, pastoral care, and broad extracurricular opportunities. Our vibrant community fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop their full potential.
Francis Holland School, is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support the Head. This pivotal role requires a proactive individual with exceptional administrative, communication and managerial skills, capable of ensuring the smooth running of the Heads Office.
Key responsibilities:
- Office Management: Organize and manage the Head’s office, anticipating needs and pre-empting work to ensure efficiency.
- Communication: Act as the first point of contact for the Head, liaising with internal and external stakeholders including staff, parents, students, governors, alumni, and community members.
- Diary Management: Maintain and manage the Head’s complex diary schedule, arranging meetings, appointments, and travel, ensuring they are well-briefed and prepared.
- Correspondence: Manage daily communication, draft replies, and coordinate various forms of communication on behalf of the Head.
- Meeting Coordination: Prepare and distribute agendas, take minutes at meetings, and ensure follow-ups are handled promptly.
- Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support, including research, report compilation, and proofreading.
- Event Coordination: Assist with the organization of school events, ceremonies, and special projects.
- HR Liaison: Work with the HR department on staff employment procedures, including scheduling interviews and completing paperwork.
- Compliance and Systems: Support GDPR compliance and maintain effective office systems and procedures.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience: Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within an educational setting.
- Skills: Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in office software and a proactive approach to tasks.
- Attributes: High level of discretion, ability to manage multiple tasks, and a keen attention to detail.
Closing date for applications: 8.00am on 11th July 2024.
Early application is advised, and applications will be assessed in order of receipt, with interviews occurring at any stage after applications are received.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Statutory checks including a satisfactory DBS certificate and references will be a requirement for this role. This role is classed as regulated activity with children as it involves teaching, training or supervising children on a day-to-day basis and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974.
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About Francis Holland School, Sloane Square
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Francis Holland School Sloane Square is an independent, selective, Church of England all-through school for girls aged 4-18 with Sixth Form situated in Belgravia. There are currently over 750 students on roll. The School was named Sunday Times Independent Secondary School of the Year 2023 and is in the top 13 independent schools nationally for GCSE and A Level results, and in the top 8 in London.
Francis Holland School, Sloane Square was founded in 1881 by Reverend Canon Francis Holland. Three years later, the School moved to its current site on Graham Terrace, where it has since expanded to include a Junior School, the RIBA award-winning Centre for Creative Learning, a Centre for Creative Enterprise, and a transformational Sixth Form Centre, the Old School House, which increased the school site’s footprint by 15% in 2021 (909sqm). The School is governed by the Francis Holland Schools Trust along with its sister school Francis Holland School, Regent’s Park.
Head
Mrs Alexandra Haydon (MSc Oxon, BSc Durham)
Values and Vision
Francis Holland is rooted in its Christian ethos, but welcomes girls of all nationalities and faiths. The School’s vision is to provide an inspiring, holistic education in a community which empowers girls to become the leaders, thinkers, innovators, designers, entrepreneurs, and game-changers of tomorrow. We offer an outstanding experience of learning and culture by putting curiosity, critical thinking and problem-solving at the heart of our approach to learning as well as encouraging entrepreneurship through our double award-winning Creative Enterprise programme. Sixth Formers enjoy abundant leadership and entrepreneurship opportunities within the Old School House, a state-of-the-art learning environment which offers the perfect transition from school to university-style learning and the world of work beyond.
The School’s public exam results (81% of GCSE grades were A* in 2022, while 75% of A Level results were A*-A and 40% A* in 2022), have been on a dramatic upward trajectory over the last five years and we are now rank amongst the top independent schools nationally. However, what really sets FHS apart is our exceptional pastoral care and strong sense of community. Girls are robust and resilient because they feel supported and confident in taking risks in order to reach their full potential. Infused with passion, purpose and a sense of joy, FHS is a school where children flourish, often achieving far more than they could ever have imagined.
ISI Report
Francis Holland was reported as ‘Excellent’ in all areas of Educational Quality and met all Regulatory Compliance Inspection standards (ISI Inspection Report, April 2017).
The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent.
· Girls entering GCSE, IGCSE and A Level examinations achieve high grades that are above average for pupils of similar ability. Girls make strong progress at all ages
· The school is notably successful in fulfilling its aims to provide an education which promotes independent thought, enthusiasm for learning and leadership skills
· Girls show very high levels of skill, knowledge and understanding in all areas of learning and in their extra-curricular activities
· Girls demonstrate outstanding attitudes to learning throughout the school
· Many girls achieve very high standards in extra-curricular activities, particularly in ballet, sport, music, drama, and debating
The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent.
· Girls develop outstanding self-confidence and strong social skills
· Girls have excellent spiritual understanding and a well-developed sense of moral integrity. They treat each other and staff with kindness and consideration
· Girls have a very strong sense of community and are proud of their school. They are respectful of the beliefs and heritage of others, and their behaviour is exemplary
· Girls fully understand the need to establish balance in activities to stay physically and mentally healthy
View Francis Holland Sloane Square’s latest ISI report
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