PA to the SLT

Have you previously worked as a Personal Assistant to a Headteacher or Senior Leadership Team in a busy school environment? Do you have experience of SIMS? Are you familiar with HR policies and procedures and associated administration? Then contact Randstad now!

We are currently recruiting an experienced PA to work with a member of a the SLT of a large Liverpool secondary school. The post is to cover maternity until at least February half-term, possibly longer, and is term-time only, 35 hours per week approximately 8.30am to 4pm. We require an immediate start so do not hesitate to get in touch if you feel you are a suitable candidate. To be successful you will have:

- At least six months recent previous experience in a school which we can reference, as a working knowledge of the education environment and specific systems is essential

- Proven safeguarding knowledge and understanding

- An extensive background in secretarial work, and especially PA work

- Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing

- High standards of numeracy and literacy, especially spelling and grammar

- Excellent organisation skills

- A strong work ethic and a professional attitude

- The ability to work under pressure to deadlines as part of a very busy team

- Experience of HR administration (for example contracts and payroll) would also be an advantage

This is a great opportunity to work as part of a committed supply team with a great reputation. Responsibilities could include:-

- Providing confidential and highly professional support to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) of the school

- Management of diaries, travel organisation, minute-taking during meetings and maintaining correspondence with staff and parents

- Producing high quality school publications such as prospectus or policies

- Managing the recruitment process in conjunction with the SLT and maintaining personnel records

- General administration and secretarial duties, supporting in the office when required

Randstad Education is the UK Market Leader for recruitment within education. We have been helping teachers and support staff to find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges and nurseries for nearly twenty years. Working with over 2500 schools each week, our staff support over 135,000 children every day across the country, so we can find the right match for your skills. The Liverpool branch is one of the oldest and busiest in the country and has a dedicated team of consultants working across primary, secondary and SEN, and we now also have a dedicated section looking after School Support roles such as Technicians, Administration and Finance.

Our staff have a well-deserved reputation as being the best in Merseyside and as a reward for your hard work and commitment you will benefit from:

- a dedicated, professional and friendly specialist School Support Services consultant and a branch with 24 hour on-call facility

- competitive rates of pay paid weekly, which are fully compliant under the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR, 2011)

- commitment to your continuing professional development through free training

- 'recommend a friend' bonus worth up to £300

- the flexibility to work when and where you want through our network of branches

- being part of a highly respected supply team and developing your own reputation within it, especially through various rewards like 'Candidate of the Term'

We are proud to support a diverse portfolio of schools across Merseyside, so even if this job or location is not suitable, we would still like to hear from you regarding your relevant experience, as we may have other roles available in schools, temporary or permanent, short-or long-term, full or part-time, which may be a better match. All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility checks, including enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and full referencing process. If you are suitable, an interview would be offered immediately and you could start working in school soon after.

To discuss this in more detail, please contact Catherine Stockford, your specialist Support Services consultant, at the Liverpool branch of Randstad Education.