Smile Education are currently recruiting for a school experienced Headteacher’s PA to start in October, for a school in Coventry.

Working hours will be 08.00-16.00 Monday – Friday.

The ideal candidate will hold a CIPD level 5 and have experience in delivering full administration support.

Responsibilities include:

Proactively support the headteachers as they lead the school on a day-to-day basis.
Maintain the Headteacher’s diary and organise appointments and meetings, ensuring that all necessary briefings, presentations, and papers required are available for meetings and are distributed to all parties in sufficient time.
In the Head’s absence, refer matters to relevant members of the Senior Leadership Team for action.
To liaise with parents, students and colleagues as required; ensuring matters are dealt with in a confidential and efficient matter.
To plan, arrange and confirm all travel requirements for the head teacher.
Deal with highly sensitive matters with tact and discretion, always showing professionalism and confidentiality.
Make sound judgements about actions to be dealt with urgently and delegate tasks to other members of the administrative team as necessary.
Accurately and confidentially keep records and minutes of meetings and events attended by the Headteacher and Senior Leadership team, as well as all to be responsible for all the Headteacher’s administrative filing including teacher appraisals, minutes to all meetings etc.
To be responsible for new staff induction packs and support induction programmes.
To lead and maintain up-to-date records and information on the Single Central Record in accordance with safeguarding policy and procedures. Maintain records and any relevant information from regular agency workers, contractors, volunteers, trainees, and any other regular visitors to the school. Manage school records and be responsible for producing and submitting the School Workforce Census annual report.
What to expect from applicants?

We would like applicants to have prior experience working within a school. Have HR experience and ideally hold a CIPD Level 5. Experience in using SIMS/CMIS/BROMCOM/ or ARBOR is essential.

Why work with Smile Education?

Smile Education are an agency with a difference. We are education specialists, with a proven record of assisting both experienced Teachers and Leaders, in addition to those starting their career. We are able to provide training and CPD opportunities and are proud to work with some of the largest academies trusts within your local area. We’re passionate about finding the perfect role for you!

To be successful in your application, you should have experience in one or more of the following:

An experienced PA
Have prior experience in using SIMS or CMIS/BROMCOM/ARBOR
Available to join the team from October.
Experience in HR

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications