You are a highly skilled and professional Personal Assistant with experience in an education setting. With a strong understanding of the education sector, you are confident in providing essential support to a passionate Deputy Head Principal. Your exceptional written and verbal communication skills allow you to engage effectively with staff, students, parents, and external partners, building strong and professional relationships. Known for your discretion and sound judgment, you approach sensitive matters with empathy and tact, serving as a trusted advisor to the Deputy Head Principal.
Your strong interpersonal skills are vital in this role, as you’ll be working closely with a diverse range of people and fostering collaborative relationships within the close-knit school community. The role requires excellent diary management, scheduling, and coordinating meetings, while balancing multiple competing priorities with flexibility and poise. You are proficient in organising documents within a school environment and are familiar with education-specific terminology.
Highly organised and adaptable, you can seamlessly switch between tasks and make practical decisions on when to escalate issues. As a proactive team player, you thrive in a fast-paced environment, anticipating needs and bringing a problem-solving approach to each day, while also supporting other team members with various projects.