PA to Headteacher
St Ignatius College, Enfield, EN1 4NP10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
23 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
12 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36,855.00 - £38,675.00 Annually (Actual) includes contractual overtime . Hours 8am - 5pm
PA to Headteacher job summary
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic outstanding Catholic school where all can thrive. We value our staff and want to develop them to the full in a supportive environment. We are looking for a candidate who is forward thinking, proactive, innovative and committed to achieving excellence in all areas. The successful candidate will undertake a full range of secretarial and administrative duties for the Headteacher and will ensure the efficient and effective running of their daily business.
St Ignatius College is:
A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit community committed to the academic, spiritual and personal development of each individual: the formation of the whole person
A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued
A school where staff are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support”
A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed
Staff testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”
The successful candidate will have:
Proficient IT skills including MS Office, database systems, email and the internet
Excellent telephone manner, calm approach and professional attitude
Attention to detail
Ability to work without supervision and meet deadlines while coping with frequent interruptions
An understanding of the necessity for maintaining strict confidentiality where appropriate
Ability to communicate effectively with parents and carers, external agencies and other stakeholders
Solution focused and ability to absorb and understand a wide range of information
Administrative experience working at a senior level dealing with complex administrative tasks
Be flexible in their approach, willing to work as a team player and to be positive, committed and taking pride in their work and organising their workload to ensure all deadlines are met
Be professional in all aspects of their work including presentation and approaches
The initiative and research skills to acquire information when required, or to acquire appropriate help
What we offer:
Experienced and dedicated staff who share their excellent practice with each other
Opportunities for professional development through a comprehensive CPD programme
Excellent modern facilities in a well-resourced school, with access to free parking and swimming pool
Employee Assistance Programme, Paid Personal Day, cycle scheme, free refreshments
We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. The successful applicant will be committed to the distinct Jesuit ethos of the College. St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.
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 St Ignatius College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1064 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Ignatius College website
St Ignatius College is:
• A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the spiritual, personal and academic development of each individual: the formation of the whole person
• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued
• A school where teachers are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’
• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed
• Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”
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