Personal Assistant

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £27,598 per annum, pro rata based on £35,000 full time equivalent

The Perse School is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.

Their aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means they strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

They are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. They want their staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

The Role

They are seeking to appoint a Personal Assistant for their Executive Leadership Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and experienced PA to join their professional administrative support team.

The role is temporary (maternity cover), term time only, with an expected duration of 10-12 months, commencing in April 2025.

You will be working closely with the Bursar and other members of the Executive Leadership Team providing a highly professional and efficient administration support service. These senior staff roles each require PA support but not on a full-time basis and as such one full time role will be able to successfully support them.

The role will work closely with the Head’s PA as part of a small successful team. There will be periods when work will be interchangeable and you will need to work closely together to ensure that the leadership team is fully supported.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven successful experience of working as a PA.
• Ideally educated to graduate or equivalent levels of experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, considerable emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with governors, staff, present and prospective parents, pupils, alumni and external bodies.
• A close attention to detail and a conscientious approach with a commitment to accuracy and excellence.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and multi task.
• Well-developed ICT skills with a strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and databases.
• Well-developed written communication skills, with excellent standards of literacy and the ability to proof read and draft high-quality correspondence.
• A 'can do’ attitude and a flexible approach to tasks.
• Initiative and practical problem-solving skills.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with complete tact and discretion.
• A strong customer service ethos and an excellent telephone manner.
• Good team working and time management skills.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Closing date: Thursday 20th February at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.