The Principal's PA will work closely with the Principal ensuring that all aspect of running the secretarial office is undertaken in a professional and efficient manner.
As well as providing a comprehensive service, the PA will ensure that Principal is briefed for all meetings with relevant correspondence, documents and presentations.
The successful candidate will be required to liaise with parents, clerk and Trustees, staff, students, general public, unions, government departments, local authority and VIP visitors to the school and, therefore, the ability to communicate to all levels is essential.
Taking minutes of meetings is required, followed with distributing papers, therefore shorthand would be an advantage but is not essential. The successful candidate will work closely with the Business Leader undertaking any other appropriate duties, as requested by the Business Manager, to assist with the efficient running of the School’s support services.
Located on the outskirts of the rural market town of Newent; about 10 miles north-west of Gloucester city, and with magnificent 38-acre site and impressive sports facilities, Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre is an 11-18 comprehensive academy with c 1040 students currently on roll.
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre has a strong team spirit and a passion for creating an inclusive learning environment, which enables the holistic development of all students. We promote exemplary relationships at all levels and strive for outstanding outcomes. All staff and students are valued highly. We are commitment to developing individuals and working with them to reach their full potential. Emphasis on staff wellbeing is an integral part of our culture and we strive to provide an outstanding working environment.
We continue to offer a high quality of education with recent observations recognising that our students are making strong progress in the majority of subjects. In addition, it was rightly observed that our students feel safe, and are safe, in school. This is achieved by the school’s culture of care and vigilance. All staff are firmly committed to ensuring that every student achieves their full potential.
The successful candidate will be required to liaise with students, parents/carers and staff, and, therefore, the ability to communicate to all levels is essential.
You are more than welcome to contact the school to arrange an informal visit if you would like an opportunity to see the facilities for yourself at the school. I hope that having read the details from the school, and hopefully also seen the work we do here for yourself, you decide to apply for this post. If that is the case, I would like to thank you in advance for the time required for such an application and look forward to reading your letter in due course.
Applications should be indicated by letter, detailing your experience to date and outlining your skills against the Job Description. There is a requirement to submit a fully completed application form with your letter.
The closing date for this role is Thursday 8th May 2025 with interviews expected to take place in the following week, please note that where the school receives an exceptional response, shortlisting and interviews may be arranged prior to the closing date by mutual agreement.
If you wish to discuss this position, prior to submitting an application, please contact Mrs. N Dagada-Khan, in the first instance.
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
As part of our due diligence within safer recruitment, school will be carrying out online searches to help identify any incidents or issues which may need to be explored at interview. These searches will include, but will not be limited to, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Google.
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.