About the role
Job Title: Personal Assistant (PA) to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
Location: Applecroft School, Welwyn Garden City, Herts.
Salary: H5-H6 (£17,008-£19,921)
Hours: 20-hours per week, term-time only (with an additional 20 hours per academic year)
Contract: Fixed-Term for 2 years with the possibility of this being extended
Start Date: As soon as possible Closing Date: Wednesday 25th November 2026 Interview Date: Tuesday 1st December 2026
The Role:
We are seeking a highly organised, professional and proactive Personal Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This is a key role within the school, requiring discretion, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
You will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of leadership, HR, safer-recruitment and communications-related processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide high-level administrative & organisational support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
Manage diaries, appointments, meetings and correspondence
Prepare agendas, take accurate minutes, and follow up actions
Act as a first point of contact for SLT-related enquiries
Support the planning and organisation of school events, meetings and inspections
Administer HR processes including recruitment, shortlisting support, references and pre-employment checks
Maintain accurate and confidential staff records in line with GDPR and school policies
Support staff on-boarding, induction and leaver processes
Assist with absence monitoring, contracts and personnel documentation
Liaise with the local authority, payroll providers and external HR services
Manage and update the school’s official social media accounts in line with school policies and guidance
Create, schedule and publish appropriate content celebrating learning, achievements and school life
Ensure all social media activity complies with safeguarding, data protection and consent requirements
Work with the Headteacher and SLT to maintain a positive, professional and consistent online presence
Monitor messages and comments and escalate concerns appropriately.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Proven experience in a PA, senior administration or HR support role
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High levels of discretion and professionalism
Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and social media platforms
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
We Offer:
Friendly, supportive and welcoming colleagues
A supportive and friendly working environment
A role that is central to the life and success of the school
A modern and aesthetically pleasing environment
Access to free parking on site
An annual 'Duvet Day' that can be taken on the day of your choice
Buddy system for all new staff
Free 24/7 access to our Employee Well-being Programme
Access to our in-house Mental Health First Aider support
Free continual CPD opportunities.
The school is committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. As part of our recruitment process we may undertake online searches regarding applicants. This is intended to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with an applicant at interview. We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date.
About the School:
Applecroft School is a vibrant, happy and successful stand-alone academy school situated in the Westside area of Welwyn Garden City with excellent links to the A1 and London. We enjoy a large site with extensive grounds, first class facilities and a supportive governing board and PTA. We focus on nurturing the ‘whole child’, recognising that if a child feels safe, secure and happy they will be able to fulfill their potential and will relish any challenge that comes their way. Our mission statement: 'Nurturing Potential, Inspiring Minds, Changing Lives' underpins all we do. We are an inclusive school; we value everyone’s individuality and recognise the collective strength this provides our community. We are proud of our 'Applecroft Family' and have high expectations of each other. If you are passionate about teaching, see each child as an individual and share our school’s inclusive ethos and values then we invite you to become the newest member of our family.
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