Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant to the Head
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Position Overview & Specifications
Personal Assistant to the Head
Full time / All Year Round
Salary: £29,070 - £34,476 per annum
Start date: June 2023
We are seeking a confident and well-organised Personal Assistant to the Head to act as the first line of contact for the Head. This is a pivotal role within the school - the post holder will come into contact with a wide range of stakeholders, and provide a warm welcome to visitors and other contacts, whilst operating at the highest professional standards in support of the Head. The successful candidate will need to be a pro-active, energetic and self-sufficient individual with a good attention to detail and an ability to plan ahead – but also the ability to adapt well to new situations. Whilst experience working in education is ideal, it is not prerequisite for this role.
In return, in addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all our staff, promoting continuous professional development, pension, staff discount, membership of the superb Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre and free lunchtime meals/refreshments.
Truro School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS.
We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date for applications Tuesday 9 May at 9am.All applications must be made using a Truro School application form.
Application forms must be completed in full and returned by post or e-mail to:
Miss Beth Haynes, HR Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro, TR1 1TH
Email: recruitment@truroschool.comTel: 01872 272763
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £29,070.00-£34,476.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Primary & Secondary Schools
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant to the Head roles across Truro School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Primary & Secondary Schools.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,070 - £34,476 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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