28 Admin / Secretarial / PA jobs in Ipswich

Are you highly organised, discreet and able to work in a fast-paced educational environment? We are seeking an exceptional Personal Assistant to support the Headteacher in delivering the strategic vision and daily operations of our vibrant and high-achieving school.

• This post is 37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year (term time plus non-pupil days and 3 weeks during school closure periods).
• Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
• To provide high-level administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher
• Manage the Headteacher's diary, schedule appointments and coordinate meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Handle confidential correspondence with professionalism and integrity
• Prepare reports, agendas and minutes for meetings and draft a range of correspondence
• Act as a first point of contact for the Headteacher, ensuring a welcoming and efficient experience for all visitors
• Undertake a range of duties as the HR link, liaising directly with the People & Culture and Payroll teams, Paxman Academy is committed to providing an ordered, stimulating learning environment in which all students are encouraged to achieve their best. It is determined that all students should be valued through the provision of a broad, relevant, balanced and challenging curriculum that caters for individual needs; this is encouraged within an atmosphere of mutual respect. The Academy recognises its role within the broader community. It is determined to maintain a STEM focus throughout the curriculum and across extended learning opportunities. It identifies learning as a lifelong process and values the contribution made by parents and others to the creation of a partnership. Within this partnership, and through learning opportunities provided, students will develop skills, attitudes and values that prepare them to accept the challenges and responsibilities of adult life.
Paxman Academy embraces the values of The Sigma Trust to ensure that all students will fulfil their potential and transform life chances for all. Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. 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.Documents Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.


• Proven experience in a similar PA or senior administrative role
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills
• Impeccable attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Discretion, diplomacy and a proactive attitude
• A calm, flexible and professional manner
  
  A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
Employee benefits include:
• Excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan
• Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care plan
• Annual free flu vaccination
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Eligible for Blue Light Card
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.