Reed Education, Stratford are recruiting for an Executive Assistant for an Academy School based in East London

• Accountable to: Headteacher
• Contract: Permanent, Term-time plus two weeks (41 working weeks per year)
• Salary: Actual salary - £33,863.91 - £36,757.72 (includes support staff pay award of 3.3%), FTE 0.8987
• Location: East London

We are recruiting for an Executive Assistant, providing high-quality administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient administration of the Headteacher's workload, overseeing the academy's policy framework, coordinating the Headteacher's governance activities, and contributing to the smooth running of the Academy.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Headteacher, including managing diaries, appointments, meetings, and correspondence.
• Prepare agendas, reports, presentations, and meeting documentation.
• Coordinate school events, leadership meetings, and strategic planning activities.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of academy priorities and improvement plans.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure compliance with GDPR requirements.
• Manage the academy's policy schedule, coordinate policy reviews with senior leaders, and ensure policies are updated and published in line with statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems, and assist with audit preparation.
• Act as a professional point of contact for trustees, senior leaders, external agencies, and visitors.
• Support the annual cycle of trustees’ meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, and meeting papers.
• Assist trustees in accessing relevant information and documentation.
• Support engagement activities involving trustees.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent organisational skills, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with senior leaders, trustees, staff, parents, and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office and experience with school management systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The appointed candidate will be Whole School Recruitment vetted which includes DBS checks and Safeguarding