Personal Assistant to the Head of School

Permanent, Full time 

Term time + 3 weeks (41 weeks)

Salary: Scale G  £22, 490 - £24,344 per annum (24,982 - £27,041 full time equivalent)

Starting February 2022

Jane Austen College

Jane Austen College is a thriving academic and inclusive school in the heart of Norwich. We are looking for an experienced PA to provide confidential and efficient support to the Head of School and to manage and delegate appropriately, the day to day activities of the front office. This is a chance to be part of a team who are ambitious, hard-working and collaborative.  

You will support the Head of School to ensure the school’s services are delivered to a high and professional standard. You will be responsible for all aspects of support for the Head of School including diary management, preparing documents, event and meetings management, communications, dealing with visitors, and management of filing systems. You will be required to manage a small admin team and a caretaker. 

This is an exciting, challenging role for someone looking to work in a fast-paced and progressive environment. You will have experience in a PA role, excellent communication and organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and excellent IT skills.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress to GCSE, and work closely with our fellow schools across the region. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners. 

To apply for this role please click the button on this page to complete the online application form. 

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Friday 28th January 2022

Interview date: Friday 4th February 2022

 Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.