Job Description
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Reed Education is looking for a dedicated Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Head Teacher at a secondary school in Lancaster. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to positively impacting the educational environment.
Day-to-day of the role:
Provide administrative and personal assistance to the Head Teacher.
Manage schedules, appointments, and correspondence with a high level of confidentiality and attention to detail.
Serve as a point of contact for students, staff, and external parties, maintaining professionalism and courtesy.
Organise and prepare documents, reports, and presentations as required.
Assist in the coordination of school events and meetings.
Maintain accurate records and files in accordance with school policies.
Support the Head Teacher in daily school operations and administrative tasks.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Recent relevant experience in administrative and PA work.
Reliability, commitment, and interest in working within an educational setting.
Exemplary role model qualities such as compassion, trustworthiness, politeness, and good listening skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, punctuality, and patience.
Confidence in working with children and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Childrens barred list check (or willingness to obtain one).
Benefits:
High-quality training and support.
Opportunities to work across several schools.
Competitive rates of pay.
Reed Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. We expect all applicants to share this commitment.
Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Childrens barred list check and satisfactory referencing. Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the communityRehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
