HR Assistant & PA to Senior Leadership Team - Term Time

Bower Grove School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-7032-384S
• Posted:29/04/2025
• Pay:KR8 £28,995-£32,769 Full time equivalent
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:02/06/2025 at 16:00
• Interviews:10th June 2025

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This is an interesting and challenging role in which you will be responsible for working closely with the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership team.

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide P.A. duties to the Head Teacher including day to day administration, typing, diary management, attendance at high level meetings, production of minutes and reports. Additional duties will include assisting the HR Officer with administrative work and other ad hoc duties. The position requires a highly presentable, organised, accurate, discreet, approachable and dedicated individual who has the ability to multi task and work under pressure.  A flexible approach to working hours will be essential.

As a first point of contact, a good telephone manner, pleasing personality with good communication skills and smart appearance are essential. Candidates must demonstrate a patient and diplomatic approach to work along with a strong sense of confidentiality, loyalty and discretion. The ability to manage time and workload efficiently is essential as is a good working knowledge of MS Office.

Hours of work are 37 per week, term time only plus 2 weeks (core hours being 8am to 4pm) but considerable flexibility will be required. 

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school by prior appointment. Please contact Laura Eiffert, HR Officer, to arrange this. The interview process will take place with an initial online discussion and if sucessful followed by a formal interview. This will take place on 10th June.

Information about the school

Bower Grove is a Foundation Day Special School for statemented pupils with learning and social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH) including social communication difficulties and anxiety. We offer a unique teaching and learning environment and committed staff and pupils. We have a large number of staff who share Bower Groves ethos and vision.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs L Eiffert
• Address:Bower Grove School, Fant Lane, Maidstone , Kent, ME16 8NL
• Telephone: (01622) 726773
• Email: leiffert@bower-grove.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01622 725025

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• HR Assistant & PA to SLT