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Dean Close Foundation
Dean Close House
Shelburne Road
Cheltenham
Glos
GL51 6HE

Tel: 01242 258000 ext 329

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Executive Assistant - Head and Operations - 1112108

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Dean Close School are looking to appoint a new Executive Assistant to support our Head. This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week during term time, with additional hours required during school holiday, starting from 26th August 2024.

As the Executive Assistant to the Head, you will be supporting the Senior Leadership Team at the school by providing them with a high level of administrative and strategic support. You responsibilities will include:

Managing the Headteacher’s diary, correspondence, and travel arrangements
Preparing reports, briefings, and presentations
Coordinating meetings, agendas, and minutes
Acting as a key liaison between the Headteacher, staff, governors, parents, and external stakeholders
Supporting project management and school-wide initiatives
Handling confidential information with the utmost professionalism
Manage the administration of policies owned by the Head or Assistant Head Operations
Attend School events as required e.g INSET, Speech Day.
Help with the organisation of events connected to the running of the school
Support the running of the Front Office by working alongside Front Office Manager and Receptionist

We are looking for an exceptionally well organised and detailed-oriented individual, who has experience of working as an Executive Assistant within a school environment or supporting Senior Leaders/C-Suite. Shortlist applications will be invited to attend an interview week commencing 23rd June 2025.

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustment are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

Internal applicants

Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.