Personal Assistant to the Executive Headteacher - Ellen Tinkham School
- Exeter, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £26,837.20 actual salary
Personal Assistant to the Executive Headteacher of The Learn to Live Federation – Ellen Tinkham School & College and Bidwell Brook School
Start Date: As soon as possible
If you’re an organised, proactive professional who thrives in a fast paced environment and loves making a meaningful difference, this is a role where you’ll shine.
The Learn to Live Federation is a partnership of two exceptional Special Schools supporting children and young people aged 3–19 with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties. We are looking for an outstanding PA to the Executive Headteacher - someone who can bring calm, clarity and confidence to a role at the heart of our Federation’s leadership.
What You’ll Be Doing
As the Executive Headteacher’s right hand, you’ll be the first point of contact for enquiries, visitors and communications. Your work will be varied, purposeful and central to the smooth running of the Federation.
- Executive support - manage correspondence, draft responses, prioritise urgent matters and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Meeting coordination - prepare agendas, reports and presentations; take accurate minutes; distribute documentation.
- Communications leadership - oversee Federation websites, lead on social media, produce newsletters, promotional materials and school videos.
- Administrative leadership - line manage and support the development of the administration team.
- Safeguarding support - produce safeguarding materials and support safeguarding processes.
- Project & innovation support - assist with development initiatives, school promotions, engagement strategies, fundraising platforms and the school lottery.
- Community liaison - act as the link between the PTFA and the school.
- Information governance - handle FOI requests with accuracy and professionalism.
This role is primarily based at Ellen Tinkham School in Exeter, with travel to other Federation sites as needed.
Who We’re Looking For
A flexible, polished professional who can juggle multiple priorities while maintaining warmth, discretion and exceptional attention to detail. Someone who enjoys being at the centre of communication and organisation - and who wants their work to genuinely matter.
For further information contact Nikki Burroughs, Executive Headteacher or Sarah Bedford, HR Manager on 01392 467168 or email sbedford@bidwellbrook.devon.sch.uk
Our Commitment
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 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.
Application pack is available at www.ellentinkham.devon.sch.uk. We do not accept CVs.
Closing Date: Monday 15th June 2026.
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Schools
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
EX1 3LF
- Reference
AC6495
- Occupational GroupEducation SupportAdministrative, Secretarial & Office Support
- Salary Details
£26,837.20 actual salary
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull TimeTerm Time
- Hours
37 hours per week (term time only) 40 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
14/06/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes