Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant to the Co-Headteachers – Worthing

Full-Time | Term Time Plus 5 Days

Engage Education is working with a thriving secondary school in the Worthing area to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant to the Co-Headteachers.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking school at an important stage of its development. The successful candidate will provide high-level executive support to the Co-Headteachers, ensuring their time, priorities, and communications are managed effectively so they can focus on leading the school. This role would suit an exceptionally organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident working with discretion, initiative, and minimal supervision.

About the role:

• Providing proactive, high-level administrative and executive support to the Co-Headteachers
• Acting as a trusted professional partner, anticipating priorities and supporting effective decision-making
• Managing complex diaries, meetings, correspondence, and confidential communications
• Serving as Clerk to the Local Governing Body, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and maintaining statutory governance records
• Supporting HR administration alongside the Head of HR, including confidential staff processes and people management procedures
• Maintaining the Single Central Record and ensuring safer recruitment processes are fully compliant
• Supporting statutory compliance by monitoring school policies and ensuring required information is published and kept up to date
• Building positive relationships with colleagues across the school and wider trust to support collaborative projects and initiatives
• Managing sensitive information with the highest levels of professionalism and confidentiality

About you:

• Previous experience in an Executive Assistant, Senior Administrator, PA, or similar role
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Highly professional with exceptional attention to detail
• Able to work independently using initiative and sound judgement
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of governance, HR administration, or school administration is desirable
• Confident using Microsoft Office and a range of IT systems
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and supporting a positive school culture

Salary & Hours:

• NJC Scale Points 20-24
• Salary: £32,597 – £35,412 per annum
• 37 hours per week
• Term time plus 5 additional days (including INSET days and key school events)

Why choose Engage Education?

• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), matching permanent staff rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Engage consultant
• Free access to CPD training delivered by experienced senior leaders
• £50 referral bonus

How to apply

If this role sounds right for you, please apply below or contact Engage Education directly.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details on file and support you with future opportunities.

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