Heads Personal Assistant / HR Admin

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Role Overview

Position: Heads Personal Assistant / HR Admin

Hours: 25 Hours per Week

Salary: £15,652 Per Annum

Location: Meoncross School

Contract: Term-Time plus 2 weeks / Part-Time

Start Date: August 2026

About Meoncross School

At Meoncross, we believe that every child’s educational journey should be as unique as they are. Our holistic approach ensures that each child receives the individual attention they need to thrive both academically and personally. Here, every child feels safe to say, “I can be the best possible ME.”

As a through school for children aged 2.5 to 16 years, we welcome students at any point in their educational journey. Whether it’s starting ‘big school’ in Reception, transitioning to Juniors in Year 3, or moving to Upper School in Year 7, we’re here to support them every step of the way.

While we pride ourselves on high academic achievement, we also prioritize wellbeing, knowing that happy children are successful children. We nurture our pupils, helping them develop the qualities they need to build bright futures.

About the Role

As the Head’s Personal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of the Head’s daily activities. Your proactive support will help the Head navigate a busy and ever-changing schedule, coordinating diaries, correspondence, meetings, and events.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing multiple email inboxes and prioritizing communications.
• Maintaining the Single Central Register and ensuring compliance with safeguarding requirements.
• Providing confidential HR administrative support, including recruitment and personnel records.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to anticipating the Head’s needs. You will develop a deep understanding of the Head’s priorities, ensuring they are always prepared for their commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support, including diary management and meeting coordination.
• Act as the first point of contact for the Head, building positive relationships with parents, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and coordinate documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Organize school events led by the Head, such as Speech Night and Open Mornings.
• Maintain the school’s Single Central Register (SCR) for safeguarding compliance.
• Support recruitment and HR administration processes.
• Ensure all administrative processes are efficient and compliant with GDPR and school policies.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an Executive Assistant, PA, or senior administrative role.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in a school or educational setting.
• Knowledge of admissions and HR administration processes.
• Familiarity with school management systems like iSAMS or SIMS.

Personal Qualities

• Professional, organized, and highly reliable.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a busy environment.
• Positive, proactive, and customer-focused.
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

• Lunch during term time.
• School fee discount.
• Shopping discounts.

Meoncross School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be conducted before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect.

Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.