PA to Headteacher

PA to Headteacher 
Tiverton, Devon 

Are you a meticulous secretarial professional seeking your next step? Want to join a leading educational organisation as PA to the Headteacher? If so, we’d love to hear from you. 

About Us 

Founded in 1604, Blundell’s is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 11 – 18. Boasting excellent facilities and the best in pastoral care, we are committed to providing an outstanding learning experience for all students. 

We are now looking for a PA to support our Headteacher, starting in March 2019. 

The Benefits 

- Salary of £25,000 – £28,000 DOE
- Pension 
- Lunch during term time 
- On-site parking 
- Access to the school’s sports facilities 
- Beautiful location with Grade I listed buildings and 90 acres of Devon countryside 
- 6 weeks’ holiday (to be taken during the school holidays)

Blundell’s fosters a friendly and open environment where both students and staff can thrive. You’ll be supported to increase your knowledge, broaden your horizons and build a fantastic career. 

You will have the chance to work closely with senior figures in our organisation and play a significant role in the successful running of the Headteacher’s office. 

The Role 

As the PA, you will provide a high level of support to the Headteacher. 

Joining a dedicated team, you’ll act as a gatekeeper for the Headteacher, responding to telephone and email queries, as well as letters. 

Your duties will also involve: 

- Making travel and accommodation arrangements for the Headteacher 
- Supporting recruitment activities 
- Dealing with highly confidential information 
- Purchasing supplies for the office 
- Helping to review overseas students’ passports and visas

About You 

To be considered as our PA, you will need: 

- Experience as a senior secretary within a school or medium sized corporate environment 
- An RSA typing qualification 
- A GCSE (or equivalent) in English 
- Excellent communication skills 
- A highly organised approach 

Other organisations may call this role PA, EA, Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Senior Secretary or Personal Secretary. 

We’d also like to hear from you if you’ve worked as an Administrator, Team Administrator, Office Administrator, Office Manager, Receptionist, Administration Assistant, or Admin Assistant. 

This is a full time, year-round position, working 8:30 – 17:30, Monday – Friday and 9:00 – 12:00 on Saturdays during term time. During the school holidays, working hours are 9:00 – 16:00, Monday – Friday. 

The closing date for applications is the 11th January 2019, with interviews scheduled to be held on the 23rd January 2019. 

Webrecruit and Blundell’s are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. 

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