Personal Assistant to Head of School / Office Manager
William Byrd Primary Academy
Hillingdon
- New
- Salary:
- SO1 - £33,351 - £34,341 Pro rata
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 24 October 2024
Job overview
Job title: Personal Assistant to Head of School/Office Manager
Salary: SO1 (pro rata)
To start: As soon as possible
William Byrd Primary Academy is a vibrant and diverse school that prides itself on delivering an exceptional education for all our pupils. We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and efficient Personal Assistant to the Headteacher/Office Manager to join our dedicated team and help support the smooth running of our school’s operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct administrative support to the Headteacher, including diary management, scheduling meetings, and handling correspondence (emails, phone calls, etc.).
- Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and communications on behalf of the Headteacher.
- Act as the first point of contact for the Headteacher, liaising with parents, staff, governors, and external stakeholders with professionalism and discretion.
- Manage the coordination of school events, staff meetings, and other important activities.
- Oversee the day-to-day administrative functions of the school office, ensuring a welcoming and efficient environment.
- Support the Headteacher in implementing school policies, procedures, and strategies.
- Manage school documentation and general school administration.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in line with school safeguarding policies.
- Assist with office management duties, such as inventory management, supply ordering, and general upkeep of the office environment.
- Collaborate with HR and finance teams to support recruitment processes, payroll, and budget tracking where required.
William Byrd Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All post holders are subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and social media checks.
If you would like to discuss the role please call 01895 462394
Closing date: 12pm Thursday 24th October 2024
Interviews: Tuesday 29th October 2024
Attached documents
About William Byrd Primary Academy
- William Byrd Primary Academy
- Victoria Lane, Harlington, Hayes
- Middlesex
- UB3 5EW
- United Kingdom
I am very proud to be Head of our wonderful school and have the privilege of working with a dedicated and talented team of staff,
hard-working and engaging pupils and supportive and proud parents.
Our 5 ‘Guiding Powers’ are our core values and underpin daily life here at William Byrd: Kindness and Respect, Resilience, Curiosity and Readiness to Learn, Cooperation and Aspiration.
Based in Harlington, we are a happy, busy three-form entry primary school set in expansive, leafy grounds. We converted to Academy status in September 2017 and are part of the Middlesex Learning Partnership family. We are proud to work alongside our new primary and secondary partners, Belmore Primary Academy and Barnhill Community High, to ensure the highest standards of education and academic achievement for all. The Trust motto is ‘Together, achieving our very best’ which represents our sense of community, collaboration and aspiration.
I hope you find our website to be informative and helpful, as well as being a good introduction to life at William Byrd. We are very proud of our school and would love to show you around so please do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you would like to arrange a visit.
Nicola Edwards
Head of School
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