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Job Description
Hours of work: 37
Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only (working for 40 weeks per year plus 6.2 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: 5 September 2025
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Priory School, Mountfield Rd, Lewes BN7 2XN
Phone: 01273 476231
Email: info@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: Welcome to Priory School Lewes
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Knowing • Belonging • Becoming
PRIORY SCHOOL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX
MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
Priory School has a long-standing history of academic excellence within a culture of strong pastoral care. We are proud of the highly successful rounded education we provide. Priory is a school where students are expected to work hard and as a result make excellent progress. Priory School is well regarded and is consistently oversubscribed.
Are you an exceptional organiser with a passion for supporting leadership and driving operational excellence? The Governors are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Executive Assistant & Office Manager to provide vital secretarial and administrative support to our Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, and Governing Body.
In this pivotal role, you will:
* Ensure the efficient running of the Headteacher's office with full secretarial and organisational support.
* Coordinate administrative tasks and procedures to optimise leadership time and effectiveness.
* Liaise with the Clerk to Governors in order to manage Governor-related work.
* Support school-wide compliance and regulatory administration.
* Foster strong communication and working relationships with staff, students, and external contacts.
* Oversee the delivery of administrative support across the school, ensuring high standards and alignment with school priorities.
We're looking for someone who is highly organised, discreet, and confident in managing multiple priorities. If you thrive in a dynamic school environment and enjoy making a meaningful impact behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.
If you have any questions relating to this role, please email Jon Curtis-Brignell, Headteacher at jcb@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk
The actual salary is £28,381 to £30,293 a year for 37 hours a week, term time, inset days and 5 days in the holidays. (40 working weeks, 6.20 holiday weeks, total paid weeks a year, 46.20). The salary grade is Single Status Grade 9, spinal column points 23-25, £32,030-£34,188.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 5 September 2025
Interviews to be held w/c Monday 8 September 2025
Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded directly from our school website under 'vacancies' at www.priory.e-sussex.sch.uk They are also available from Personnel at Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XN. Telephone: 01273 476231 extension 211 or email: personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk
Application forms to be returned to the Personnel Officer at the above address or emailed to personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk. Please note that if you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date then we regret that your application has not been successful.
East Sussex County Council is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake, or currently hold, a DBS enhanced clearance for this authority.
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This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
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