HR Officer/PA to Headteacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a committed and supportive HR Officer/PA to Headteacher to provide a comprehensive and professional service. This includes operational HR support, recruitment and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and Trust policies.

You will have experience of working in a busy environment and working to high standards. You will be proficient at managing diaries, administering meetings, preparing papers, taking minutes, writing publicity material and can handle many projects at the same time.

You will be the first line of contact for the Headteacher, providing a warm welcome to visitors and other contacts whilst operating at the highest professional standards to support the Headteacher.

Experience of working in a confidential environment is paramount to this role, due to the many and varied matters dealt with on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

Candidates will need to demonstrate the following

Ability to work in a fast-moving environment, often with conflicting priorities

Excellent written and communication skills

Outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with staff, students, parents and our community, using tact and discretion to ensure a professional response

Competent at using Microsoft Office suite of applications

Ability to work efficiently under pressure whilst always maintaining calm and professional

What the school offers its staff

Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities

Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme

A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, PAM who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family

Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust

As a member of support staff at Kings Academy, employed by the Wessex Learning Trust, you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution, subject to pension eligibility criteria

Commitment to safeguarding

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.