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Personal Assistant to the Headmistress - Term Time

Cobham Hall, Cobham

  • Ref:KCC886-6044-22S
  • Posted:16/01/2020
  • Pay:Circa. £27,000 to £28,000 pro rata per annum
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:05/02/2020 at 17:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Are you a confident and effective communicator, well organised, proactive and able to work independently?  This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking School as Personal Assistant to the Headmistress.

 The successful candidate should have:

 Experience of providing senior level administrative support

  • Proficiency in using IT systems
  • Proven PA office skills such as minute-taking
  • A high level of emotional intelligence for dealing with a range of stakeholders on a daily basis

The post-holder will work Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 17:00 and Friday from 08:30 to 16:00 (includes an hour unpaid lunch break), for 44 weeks a year.  Holiday entitlement is 25 days pro-rata per annum to be taken during the school holidays.  Note that, as an independent school, Cobham Hall’s holiday dates will vary from other schools, please check our website for details.    Salary will be according to skills and experience but will be in the region of £27,000 to £28,000 pro-rata per annum. 

 An application form (CVs alone will not be considered) and job description/specification can be found on our website www.cobhamhall.com/vacancies or for further information, please contact Mrs Kerry Theobald on  01474 823371.    The closing date for applications is Wednesday 5th February 2020.  We reserve the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.

Cobham Hall is an independent Round Square boarding and day school for girls based in Kent.  As a Round Square School, we believe in an educational philosophy that is exemplified by our motto: “There is more in you than you think”.   All staff will be expected to embrace the School’s Core Values: Respect, Kindness, Honesty, Tolerance and Trust.

The School is an equal opportunities employer.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Successful applicants are subject to a DBS check.

 Registered Charity No. 313650

 

Information about the school

Cobham Hall is a successful, independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 years based in the heart of Kent within a magnificent Tudor manor house, set in 150 acres of historic parkland.

Cobham Hall is now part of The Mill Hill School Foundation.

As a Round Square School, we believe in an educational philosophy that is exemplified by our motto: “There is more in you than you think”. All staff will be expected to embrace the School’s Core Values: Respect, Kindness, Honesty, Tolerance and Trust.

The School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to a DBS check.

Registered Charity No. 1064758 .

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Linda Odendaal
  • Address:Cobham Hall , Cobham , Kent, DA12 3BL
  • Telephone: 01474 823371
  • Email: odendaall@cobhamhall.com

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.