Head’s Executive Assistant

Newcastle High School for Girls, the North East’s leading independent girl’s day school, has an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate looking for their next challenge.  If you relish the chance to be at the heart of a dynamic and high-performing team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.  We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Executive Assistant to work closely with the Head and the Senior Leadership Team of our exceptional girls-only day school in the heart of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

The new post-holder will provide an exemplary level of professional and administrative support, assisting the Head with the varied demands of his role. They will have previous administrative and secretarial experience in a complex organisation, excellent administrative skills and be an extremely organised team player. Ideally, they will have worked previously in a school or other educational environment.

They will bring enthusiasm and drive, be willing to offer ideas and work hard to identify solutions and anticipate needs. A confident individual, with exceptional interpersonal skills, time management and attention to detail, capable of working with a broad and varied range of stakeholders, both within and outside the School.

The Head’s Executive Assistant works independently and manages their own tasks, however, collaboration, knowledge-sharing and discussion are key to this role, which requires working closely with other colleagues and stakeholders across our school community.

The role will involve face-to-face, telephone, video and written communication with staff, parents, external stakeholders and pupils across the school.  Good English is, therefore, essential.

This is a full-time, permanent position, to start as soon as possible. The hours of work are 36 hours per week with the exact regular work pattern to be discussed and agreed, including attendance at events that will require some evening and weekend working. The salary will be based on the GDST Support Staff Grade 5 (which starts at £36,015 per annum) and will be dependent on experience.

This is an office-based role, located at the Senior School site of Newcastle High School for Girls.

The application process must be completed via our online portal. Please click on link below: –

https://my.corehr.com/pls/gdstrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=023747

About the School

NHSG is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm, supportive and dynamic community.  As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading family of independent girls’ schools and academies, we offer a variety of benefits, including:

Competitive rate of pay and conditions.

Membership of Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, which offers flexibility in terms of both contribution levels and retirement options.

Access to the extensive GDST central training and development programme.

Training grants for obtaining further qualifications.

Discounted fees for children at GDST schools.

Lunches: free lunches and refreshments are provided to all staff during term time.

Free parking available for school staff.

Season Ticket Loans: Interest free loans for travel are available to staff to enable them to buy annual season tickets.

Computer Loans: Interest free loans are available to staff to enable them to buy computer equipment for personal use at home.

Cycle Scheme: The School is part of a scheme which enables staff to purchase bicycles and equipment at a tax advantageous rate and pay for the equipment over 12 months.

A great working environment, atmosphere and location.

Closing date: Monday 16^th January 2023, at noon. You must be available for interview on Tuesday 24^th January 2023.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

NHSG and GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online searches and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.