Executive Assistant to Headteacher & SLT
Heron Hall Academy, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 4SADeadline is today
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
6 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
3 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £37,511.00 - £40,118.00 Annually (Actual) Term Time + 4 weeks - NSCT Health Cash Plan + Generous Pension
Executive Assistant to Headteacher & SLT job summary
Heron Hall is an eight-form entry mixed secondary academy and sixth form, part of North Star Community Trust, whose mission is to inspire children and young people to thrive both academically and socially, and to prepare them for an ever-changing world. As you walk into Heron Hall, you get a feeling of pride, of being somewhere everyone matters, where no one is left behind and where every single student can reach their full potential. The high aspirations of our staff, inspires our children to work hard and stretch themselves.
The Role
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide executive-level support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team at Heron Hall Academy. This pivotal role will ensure the smooth operation of the Headteacher’s office and wider school administration, managing communications, coordinating schedules and handling administrative tasks with professionalism and discretion. As a key point of contact for staff, Trust leadership and external stakeholders, you will play a vital role in supporting the academy’s vision and daily operations.
The role is Term Time + 3 weeks.
Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a dynamic and adaptable individual with:
✔️ Proven experience as an executive assistant or personal assistant, ideally in an educational setting.
✔️ Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage complex schedules and priorities.
✔️ Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
✔️ High attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
✔️ Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar platforms.
✔️ A positive, solution-focused attitude and a commitment to supporting the academy’s ethos and values.
Apply Now!
If you wish to find out further information about the role before applying, please contact HR.
All internal applicants are required to complete an application form.
If you decide to apply for the role, please also let your line manager know of your intentions.
Safeguarding Statement
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other checks relevant to their role, in line with safer recruitment practices.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive working culture that reflects our Trust's ethos of being ‘Stronger Together.’ The Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. It aims to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Your personal data will be processed for recruitment purposes only. For more information, contact the HR team.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other checks relevant to their role, in line with safer recruitment practices.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Heron Hall Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1191 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Heron Hall Academy website
Heron Hall Academy is an ambitious, eight-form entry mixed secondary school and a proud part of North Star Community Trust, a family of schools built on the belief that we are Stronger Together. The Trust plays a vital role in the communities it serves, creating real, lasting change through education, opportunity and support.
At Heron Hall, we share the Trust’s vision - to help every child succeed at school and in life. We live by the values of Education, Community, Opportunity , ensuring every pupil receives an excellent education, feels part of a strong and caring community, and has the chance to grow into a confident, well-rounded individual. As soon as you enter Heron Hall, you feel the pride, purpose and unity that define us. Our high standards and inclusive culture ensure that every pupil is supported, challenged and inspired to reach their full potential. We believe in every child and together, with North Star Community Trust, we help them believe in themselves.
Our pledge is to offer a supportive, caring, meaningful place to work and learn. Being an employer of choice is our continued aspiration. We offer a range of benefits to our staff.
We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive working culture that reflects our Trust's ethos of being ‘Stronger Together.’ The Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. It aims to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as the vacancy may close early.
We do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted via My New Term.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Director of Governance and Clerk to the Trust Board
Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust
London, W14 8BZ
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Enfield