Confidential PA to the Headteacher
Melbourn Primary School, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6DB10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
11 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 31 hours per week (9.00am – 5.00pm three days a week and Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm) 42 weeks contract (38 weeks term time, 5 staff training days and 3 weeks during the school holiday)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 6 – SPC 18 to 22 - £30,559 to £32,654 pro-rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator with a proven track record in a PA role to a senior manager, either in an educational or business environment. We are looking for a flexible, proactive and positive individual who understands the importance of teamwork, effective systems and processes with a determination to ‘get things done’. Excellent communication and people skills are a must.
This role is varied and busy, the ability to prioritise and multi-task is essential. Attention to detail is paramount. Strong personal qualities such as confidence, integrity and positivity are sought in addition to good ICT skills.
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and strategic thinker with a passion for education to work with the Headteacher and be part of the Senior Leadership Team. The succesful candidate will play a pivotal role in the continued success of the school supporting leaders at all levels to meet strategic goals. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage schedules, communications, and confidential matters with warmth and wisdom.
Further details about the role
Full information can be found on our website www.melbournprimaryschool.org.uk. If you are interested in learning more about the role and the school please contact us via office@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk or telephone 01763 223457. Visits are warmly welcomed.
Closing date is 9.00am Tuesday 6th May 2025.
Interviews will be held on the afternoon of either Wednesday 14th or 15th May 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
Melbourn Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to nmulvey@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Melbourn Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 393 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Melbourn Primary School website
- Email address
- nmulvey@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01763 223457
Melbourn Primary school is a warm and welcoming school on the Cambridgeshire / Hertfordshire border with approximately 400 children in 14 classes. Our children are friendly and enjoy learning. We believe that learning should be irresistible and we strive for excellence in all we do.
Arranging a visit to Melbourn Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nmulvey@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk.
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