PA to the Head
Chigwell School
Chigwell, Essex
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive plus benefits package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2025
- Apply by:
- 10 February 2025
Job overview
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Chigwell School is seeking an exceptional Personal Assistant to provide first-class support to the Head. We are looking for an experienced, well organised, discreet, and proactive individual looking for an exciting opportunity in a prestigious independent school with a proud history and renowned for its excellence in education.
About us
Chigwell is a thriving, dynamic, and forward-thinking independent school committed to providing an outstanding education for its pupils. With a warm and inclusive community, we pride ourselves on our academic excellence, pastoral care, and wide-ranging co-curricular opportunities.
The role
This role offers a unique chance to work closely with the Head and contribute to the strategic and operational success of the school. As the Head’s Personal Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of the Head’s office, managing a busy and varied workload.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual who possesses:
- Proven experience in a high-level administrative or PA role, ideally in an educational or professional setting.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a keen eye for detail.
- A proactive, flexible, and solution-focused approach.
- Absolute discretion and professionalism when dealing with confidential matters.
- Strong IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience in a school or academic environment, as well as familiarity with systems like iSAMS, would be an advantage but is not essential.
Why Join Us
Chigwell School offers a competitive salary and benefits package within a supportive and inspiring working environment. The school provides a well-structured programme of professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career. Our pupils are enthusiastic, cooperative, and highly capable, while colleagues are dedicated, collaborative, and enjoy a positive working relationship. The school fosters a strong sense of community, making it a truly rewarding place to work.
We are located in the picturesque village of Chigwell just 10 miles from central London and on the Central Line. Close to the edge of Epping Forest, we enjoy over 100 acres of beautiful grounds and excellent facilities.
How to Apply
For more information, please refer to the job description below. To apply, complete the application form available on our website: https://www.chigwell-school.org/vacancies/. Once completed, send the form to the HR Manager at hr@chigwell-school.org. Alternatively, you can click 'Quick Apply' below to submit your application.
Closing Date: Monday, 10th February 2025
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early submission is strongly encouraged.
Chigwell School is an equal opportunities employer and actively welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates.
Chigwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS.
Attached documents
About Chigwell School
Chigwell School is an independent, mixed, Church of England all-through day and boarding school for four to 19-year-olds, located in Chigwell, Essex. The school has just over 1060 pupils.
The school can trace its history back to 1629, when it was founded originally as a boys’ school. It is run as an educational charity, overseen by a board of governors who are also trustees of that charity.
Headmaster
Mr Damian King
Values and vision
Chigwell School’s motto is: “aut viam inveniam aut faciam”, a Latin phrase which means literally, “Either I shall find a way or I will make one". In-keeping with this, the school wants its students to develop a “determined, independent spirit, taking responsibility for themselves, their relationships with others, and the world around us”.
The school defines its mission as aiming to cultivate a learning community that aspires to excellence in all aspects of life, including: spiritual intellectual, moral, cultural, social and emotional aspects.
Chigwell School aims to provide a rounded education in the broadest sense, encouraging pupils to develop and discover talents and interests across and beyond the curriculum in order to help them to play a full part in the life of the school, and go on to make a positive contribution to the world.
The school hopes to be a community in which pupils develop a love of learning and are challenged to think critically, and with creative curiosity, for themselves.
ISI report
“Pupils’ personal development is excellent throughout the school. They are tolerant and appreciate non-material aspects of life. Pupils display maturity and they respect others, regardless of background or personal characteristics. They have highly developed cultural awareness and a developed understanding of British characteristics.”
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