Permanent, 37 hours per week, term time plus 4 additional weeks in the holidays (43 weeks)
Salary: G12 – from £40,221 actual salary £38,259
Cotham School, a successful, vibrant and diverse 11-18 comprehensive school, wishes to appoint an experienced Heads Personal Assistant and Office Manager to start as soon as possible.
The successful applicant will have the necessary knowledge, skills and vision to support the Senior Leadership Team and manage the School’s administrative function to ensure that the services are effective, whilst providing efficient secretarial and administrative support to the Headteacher and rest of the SLT. Applicants must have significant experience in performing all aspects of administration (and working as a PA) at a senior level. Experience of using Management Information Systems with good knowledge of GDPR is required. Knowledge of SIMS which is a school Management Information System would be highly advantageous but full training will be given. The school uses the full range of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Gmail/Google Docs.
We offer:
● The opportunity to join a hugely successful and oversubscribed school
● A wonderfully diverse student body
● A highly cohesive, experienced and high-performing Senior Leadership Team
● A committed and enthusiastic staff group
● Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development
Cotham School is a great place to work. Our staff are a cohesive, friendly and high performing team of professionals who are keen to welcome new colleagues into our school community to contribute to and share in our achievements. Join us and you’ll receive a wide range of employee benefits including:
● access to employee assistance programme – this includes counselling, physio sessions, menopause support, bereavement support and much more.
● ongoing learning and development opportunities and access to the school CPD library
● at least 5 inset (training) days per annum with the provision of free onsite drinks and meals
● comprehensive induction process
● competitive salaries which are reviewed annually
● family friendly policies and wellbeing support initiatives
● access to online gyms and health sessions
● access to staff sports
● option to participate in the cycle to work scheme
● on site free car parking (when available)
● free eye tests (VDU users) and free annual flu jab
As a diverse school community, we particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented groups with regards to ethnicity, gender, age and disability.
Cotham School 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 need to be DBS checked.
Please visit our website for further details and application pack.
Closing date: Friday 17.05.2024 at 9.00 am
Selection activities and interview dates: Wednesday 22.05.2024