Personal Assistant
Sir William Perkins's School
Surrey
- £25,300 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2023
- Apply by:
- 11 June 2023
Job overview
Personal Assistant
Salary: Up to £25,339 per annum (£30,501 FTE)
Contract: Permanent, 40 hours a week, term time plus five working days in School holiday
Start date: asap
We are looking for a highly organised individual to join our team as a Personal Assistant to two members of the senior leadership team, responsibilities of which includes administrator to the clerk of Governors which will require you to attend five Governors’ meetings a term which are usually held in the evenings.
This is a varied and interesting role which will require a high level of integrity. The role will require you to be flexible and willing to adapt to last minute changes, whilst remaining professional and approachable.
You will be self-motivated and possess first class interpersonal and IT skills. You will have experience of diary management, working to tight deadlines, managing conflicting priorities and have the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Whilst experience of working within education is preferable, this is not essential.
How to apply
An application form together with a covering letter should be sent to hr@swps.org.uk
Closing date for applications is 11 June 2023
Interviews will be held week commencing 19 June 2023
Early applications are encouraged as the School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
About us
Sir William Perkins’s School is a high-performing, academically selective, independent girls’ school for approximately 600 students aged 11 – 18 years. The Head is both a member of HMC and GSA. It is located on an attractive 12- acre site situated on the outskirts of Chertsey, a two-minute walk from the railway station and very near to the junction of the M3 and M25.
Sir William Perkins’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Sir William Perkins's School
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Welcome to Sir William Perkins's School
At Sir William Perkins’s School, students are at our heart. We expect the best from them and in return they can expect the best from us – both in terms of teaching of the highest quality, and in receiving the tailored support and attention they need to achieve.
We know our students, their talents, hopes and aspirations; and in turn we seek staff who actively encourage our students to explore their interests and achieve their potential in an innovative and inspiring atmosphere.
Founded in 1725, we are a warm and friendly independent school for 600 students aged 11-18. Set in 13 acres of attractive green-belt grounds in Surrey, SWPS is a beautiful environment with first-rate facilities, in which both staff and students flourish.
Easily reached by road or public transport, we are a two-minute walk from Chertsey Train Station, with direct links to London Waterloo and surrounding towns.
Academic Ethos
We believe that academic success is founded on knowing every individual and providing an ambitious academic enrichment programme which engages all students, allowing individual strengths to flourish. With a curriculum which incorporates interdisciplinary thinking and ambitious content, students follow a personalised academic journey which allows their passions to thrive.
With life beyond Sir William Perkins’s on the horizon, we follow a curriculum that equips each student with the means to develop their intellectual abilities as well as their personal and social values.
Learning here is not just about passing exams, but about a shared love of intellectual adventure. All students follow an exciting and dynamic curriculum that encourages innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration. Students are able to discover their strengths and interests via a broad, balanced range of academic, cultural and creative subjects.
Our outstanding teachers’ passion and enthusiasm inspires students to develop a genuine, lifelong love of learning and encourages students to think independently. Academic success is founded on staff knowing each and every individual student; success that comes in many different forms, be that in external examinations, national competitions, or securing a place at a high-tariff university. Students have the opportunity to personalise their learning journey and develop independence of mind, supported by adaptive teaching, ensuring all students achieve academically.
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