Personal Assistant to Executive Headteacher - Ellen Tinkham School
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- Grade E: £24,186 - £27,014

An exciting, permanent opportunity has arisen to provide high level PA support to the Executive Head and wider Senior Leadership team across the Learn to Live Federation.
This exciting and fast-paced role supporting the Executive Head and wider Senior Leadership team across our vibrant and innovative federation of special schools would suit a highly experienced Personal Assistant who is keen to deliver an exceptional standard of professional support with the ability to manage multiple changing priorities. This role will be based at Ellen Tinkham School in Exeter; however, the successful candidate will be expected to work across all three sites (one being in Dartington) supporting the delivery of the Federation strategy and the effective day-to-day running of the organisation. (Mileage will be paid).
We are looking for someone to:
• Support the Executive Head to strategically manage her time and prioritise workload through expert, proactive diary management.
• Be the initial point of contact for the Federation and able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels
• Have experience of line managing administrative staff
• Have excellent administrative and IT skills.
In this rewarding and interesting role, you will be expected to exercise judgement to manage competing priorities in a busy working environment. An understanding of how to deal with sensitive and confidential information, excellent team working, as well as the possession of excellent written and inter-personal skills, is absolutely essential.
In return we can offer:
• Bespoke training
• Access to Health and Wellbeing services
• A collaborative working environment
• Opportunities to engage with and support our children, young people and their families
• Opportunities to innovate to make a difference.
Visits to any of our sites are most welcome and encouraged
The hours will be Monday – Friday 8.30- 5.00pm (40 hours a week, 39 weeks per year, term time only)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
We would like the successful candidate to join us as soon as possible.
We do not accept CV's.
To apply for this post, please find application pack, including application form, on the Ellen Tinkham website Ellen Tinkham School | Everyone will be the best they can be; Everyone has a voice; No-one is excluded.
Please send completed application form to recruitment@ellentinkham.devon.sch.uk
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Schools
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
EX1 3RW
- Reference
JS05042
- Occupational GroupAdministrative, Secretarial & Office Support
- Salary Details
Grade E: £24,186 - £27,014
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull TimeTerm Time
- Hours
40 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
29/09/2023
- DBS Check Required
Yes