Personal Assistant to the Headteacher

Chelmsford County High School for Girls, Chelmsford
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Job Ref No. ECC5410-184S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Actual salary: £28,322 to £35,250
Position Start Date: 24/02/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 10/01/2025 4pm Date of Interviews: TBC  

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The Board of Trustees are looking to appoint an able individual to act as the Personal Assistant to the Headteacher. The successful candidate will manage the School's public relations and image, devise and manage the School's fundraising campaigns, support with the running of some of the key school events, and undertake administrative tasks relating to Sixth Form admissions.

The role requires someone who pays meticulous attention to detail, has energy, enthusiasm, has a calm manner and the ability to prioritise. The successful candidate should be approachable, have strong people skills and a 'can do' attitude. PA experience at a senior management/director level would be preferable. Experience of using Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint is essential, and experience of using SIMS would be desirable. The successful candidate will have a high level of literacy skills preferably to A-level standard. Experience in brand management and liaising with the media would be an advantage.

The Academy Board of Trustees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.

For an application form and information pack please visit (www.cchs.co.uk/vacancies)

Completed applications to be emailed to Mrs Rae Dale, HR & Admin Manager: HR@cchs.co.uk for the attention of Mr Stephen Lawlor, Headteacher.

Information about the School

Located in the heart of Chelmsford, Chelmsford County High School for Girls is one of the most successful girls’ selective schools in the country.

We are rated as an “outstanding” school, a badge we are proud to hold and which applies to all areas of the School’s activities.

Chelmsford County High School for Girls has been a single academy trust since 2011. This status offers us a range of opportunities to pursue academic goals whilst running the school as a limited company. The School expanded to 6 forms of entry in September 2020 in response to increasing demand for grammar school places in the area and over 1,300 girls sit our entrance test each year. Expansion will be completed by 2024 and we expect our Sixth Form to grow as a result.

Our school is led by a strong team of senior staff and governors who are constantly striving for excellence, seizing all opportunities for the benefit of our students and our staff.

You will also find it useful to visit the school website www.cchs.co.uk.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Mrs Rae Dale, HR Manager
Broomfield Road, Chelmsford
Essex, CM1 1RW
Telephone: 01245 352592
Email: HR@cchs.co.uk