EA to the Headteacher

Are you an experienced EA, looking for a dynamic and interesting EA role with lots of variation, working within a supportive and positive environment?

We are looking for an immediately available EA to join the existing EA to assist the Headteacher of one of London's leading independent schools.

The Role:

• Heavy diary management, arranging appointments and providing support from meeting preparation, rescheduling and forward planning to avoid clashes and unrealistic expectations.
• Gatekeeping and managing the Head’s time.
• Arranging travel.
• Welcoming visitors - organising refreshments etc.
• General admin duties.
• Support for external events and assist with arrangements for school events.
• Attending and minute-taking at senior management meetings.
• Working in partnership with the existing EA to support and relieve the pressures.
• Compiling reports, dealing with budgets.

The Person:

• Well-educated, grad or grad calibre.
• An experienced, professional EA – ideally from a corporate or educational background.
• Dynamic but calm, not easily flustered or fazed – able to deal with anything thrown at them.
• Brilliant people skills – able to liaise at all levels.
• Team player – able to work alongside the other EA.
• Work well under pressure – often high-stress, very busy, high-pressure working environments!
• Great at timekeeping and able to upward manage and happy to hand hold when needed.
• Have flexibility with working hours – some out-of-hours, weekends, evenings etc.
• Remain discreet and professional at all times.
• Have a can-do attitude – be able to assist with whatever is needed that day, from Christmas Cards to fundraising dinners!
• IT Savvy.

This is a term time-only role (pro-rata salary) and is the perfect opportunity for someone looking for a busy and exciting working environment during term time, with the added bonus of long school holidays.

SHORTLISTING NOW! Looking for applicants to start ASAP. Please apply today!