PA to Headteacher / Clerk to Governors

Salary details: £ - £

Highfields School are seeking to appoint an organised PA / Clerk to Governors to work alongside the Headteacher.

This exciting role will offer a great deal of variety and opportunity to develop and enhance your skills, we offer excellent training opportunities as well as a friendly and supportive working environment. The ability to work as part of a team is essential, as are excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, a sound knowledge of IT and the ability to work confidently under pressure.

You will be confident liaising with staff, students, parents, governors and outside agencies, and will be friendly and approachable as well as professional at all times. The post holder should be willing to work flexibly across a range of functions. Maintaining confidentiality at all times will be essential.

We are a vibrant, popular school and have a strong partnership with the community and local schools.  Highfields is situated in Matlock, the county town of Derbyshire, on the south-eastern edge of the Peak District. It is within easy reach of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham.

On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.

Please do not apply using The Derbyshire County Council Website.

Please visit www.emet.academy/vacancies to apply online. 

Please ensure your completed application is returned no later than 9.00 am  on the Closing Date.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.