Personal Assistant to the Headteachers

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LIFE EDUCATION TRUST

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

An 11-18 Academy with Visual Arts Specialism

Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex RM1 2RR

Tel: 01708 447368

Web: www.fbaok.co.uk 

Executive Headteacher: Mr J. Dutnall LLB, BA, MA, MBA

Personal Assistant to the Headteachers

Salary: Scale SO1.23 to 25, £37,068 - £38,058 Annually (FTE), Actual Salary £33,839 to £34,743 (as 91.29% FTE)

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Contract Term: Full-time, 36 hours per week, 41 weeks per year.

Start Date: 1st September 2025

About this Role

We are looking to appoint a high-calibre Personal Assistant to provide managerial, secretarial, personnel, administration and clerical duties ensuring the highest quality presentation of all documents and to organise and present information for reports in a variety of formats. The successful candidate will provide proactive support and guidance to the Headteachers, both operationally and strategically. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for managing relevant administrative systems and personnel.

We are looking for an individual who shares our passion for empowering young women, and for guiding them to be the best version of themselves. You will be joining an organisation that can offer you many opportunities to progress and make a real difference.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Proven experience in administrative roles within a busy school environment.
• Education at NVQ Level 4 or an equivalent qualification.
• Completion of the DCSF Induction Programme.
• A solid understanding of general school policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook, as well as other IT applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Capability to maintain accurate records and share information with colleagues as needed, while also knowing when to refer matters on.
• Ability to effectively liaise with parents, staff, governors, and external agencies, including the Trust, Local Authority, and other organisations.
• Familiarity with School MIS systems, preferably Bromcom.

The successful candidate will become part of an oversubscribed, flourishing school for girls aged 11 to 18, with confident, courteous, articulate students and an ethos in empowerment. The school is committed to providing the best learning opportunities in a safe, secure and friendly environment with dedicated colleagues who strive for excellence.

In return we can offer you:

• Welcoming and friendly colleagues
• A stimulating and welcoming learning environment with excellent facilities, including a farm, an art gallery and our own railway
• Other further qualifications Opportunities.
• Strong links with girls’ schools in the UK and abroad through the International Coalition of Girls Schools (ICGS)
• Access to the Schools Advisory Service (SAS), the Trust’s employee well-being support and medical programme. This includes 24-hour-a-day access to a GP helpline for you and those within your household, a counselling service, stress management, weight loss programme, physiotherapy, menopause support and much more.
• Links with the local community, including our charity partner, The Trussell Trust Food Bank
• Increased priority in admission to our school for your child/ren
• Close proximity to the M25, Romford Railway Station (Elizabeth Line) and on a main bus route

The Frances Bardsley Academy is a large secondary school situated in Romford, Havering. With beautiful buildings and a stunning site, the school has been recognised as 'Ofsted Outstanding' for Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership & Management. The school boasts a Progress 8 score of +0.39, showcasing its commitment to academic excellence. The Frances Bardsley Academy is dedicated to the growth and development of its teachers and leaders, providing ample opportunities for professional development and career progression.

At the LIFE Education Trust, our mission is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish'. To accomplish our mission, we keep our 3 core beliefs at the heart of everything we do: Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion. We support our schools to deliver excellent pupil outcomes, create vibrant, exciting environments and offer rewarding careers for employees.

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Visits to the school are welcomed.

Closing date: Monday 18th August 2025 at 9.00am

The Trust reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date.

We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented. LIFE Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.