Overview
Job Purpose: The postholder will work closely with and support the Chief Master & Principal (CM&P) of The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham, King Edward’s School Birmingham and King Edward VI High School for Girls, through a high level of professionalism, to accomplish responsibilities and tasks. Responsibilities will vary depending on the needs of the Schools but will centre on managing a wide range of high-level administrative tasks including executive communication, handling of corporate documents, arranging meetings, ensuring their smooth running, and assisting the CMP to be prepared for all briefs.
Role And Responsibilities
* Provide a full and confidential Executive Assistant service to the CM&P and provide administrative support to the Independent Schools Governing Board (not to include minuting of meetings).
* Act as the CM&P’s representative in dealings with internal and external contacts (pupils, parents/carers, colleagues, visitors, donors, etc.) with professionalism and courtesy.
* Be the first point of contact for all stakeholders wishing to communicate with the CM&P, with the ability to triage requests using sound judgement.
* Organise the CM&P’s diary, coordinating with other Leadership Team/stakeholders and anticipating needs in advance to ensure all necessary arrangements are in place.
* Ensure the CM&P is fully briefed and prepared in advance of all meetings and events, and provided with relevant documents/information/resources.
* Conduct research and fact-finding for the CM&P (and other Leadership Team members as directed).
* Ensure smooth communication with the Board and establish a good working relationship with the Chair and Clerk to the Governors.
* Liaise with PAs to the Heads of School (KES and KEHS) to ensure alignment of diaries and purposes.
* Maintain timely awareness of the Schools-wide diary and contribute to it as required.
* Compile agendas for and minute Executive Team meetings chaired by the CM&P and other such meetings as required.
* Arrange catering and refreshments for meetings and events arranged by the CM&P, as specified.
* Administer all travel arrangements and claims on behalf of the CM&P.
* Set up and maintain a comprehensive Schools-wide diary, proactively collating information from different parts of the Schools and managing potential conflicts.
* Assist in the organisation of Schools-wide events (i.e. events, receptions, etc.) on behalf of the CM&P.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form and equal opportunities form (both available for download here) and a covering letter addressed to Kirsty von Malaisé, Chief Master & Principal, by email to: recruitment@keschools.org.uk
If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, by email please contact Harish Kauldhar, HR Director – h.kauldhar@keschools.org.uk
The deadline for applications is 8 am on Monday 11 May 2026; applications will be reviewed on receipt and early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and interview date if sufficient applications have been received.
Interviews will provisionally take place week commencing Monday 18 May 2026.
King Edward’s School and King Edward VI High School for Girls are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide proof of identity and undertake pre-employment checks as required.
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