Personal Assistant to Headteacher, St Ursula's Convent School
Grade: Scale SO1 - SO2 depending on experience
Hours: 08:00 - 16:00 (35 hours per week) 52 weeks per year, with an expectation to be available to minute meetings after school as necessary
Salary: £37,068-£40,755
Contract: Permanent, following successful completion of a 6 month probationary period
Start: ASAP
Overview
The Governors at St Ursula's are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Headteacher's PA. As the Personal Assistant you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Headteacher's office. We are looking for someone who is resilient, confident, and highly organised, with strong communication, interpersonal and administrative skills. Working as part of a team is a crucial aspect of the role within many different departments, so you must have a flexible attitude to react to different situations throughout the school day.
Responsibilities
* Have excellent interpersonal and administration skills
* Require a high level of confidentiality
* Be highly organised and have an ability to remain calm under pressure
* Have experience of working in the same / a similar role within a school
* Have a good working knowledge of schools IT systems, email and diary programs
St Ursula's can offer
* A welcoming, friendly, and supportive work environment
* Opportunities and encouragement to develop both personally and professionally
* A fantastic location with excellent transport links including the DLR, Elizabeth Line and mainline railways
At St Ursula's Convent School students are ambitious and aspire to be the very best; staff have exceptionally high standards and expectations; Senior Leaders and all teachers are passionate about making a difference; Governors are strongly supportive of the school.
St Ursula's Convent School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the well-being of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.
Full details including a support staff application form can be found on the school website.
Completed applications and any enquiries should be sent to dwilliams@stursulas.com. In line with safer recruitment procedures, we cannot accept stand-alone CVs.
The closing date for applications is Monday 22nd September 2025 at 09:00.
The school reserves the right to interview suitable applicants before the closing date and withdraw the advert if an early appointment is made. With this in mind, we encourage candidates to apply at the earliest opportunity.
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