The Writtle Schools are seeking an exceptional Office Manager & PA to the Headteacher. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within our administrative team, supporting the smooth and efficient operation of our schools. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our schools, combining office management, workforce administration, statutory compliance and confidential personal assistant support to the Headteacher. The successful candidate will be a confident leader who can supervise, motivate and support administrative colleagues whilst maintaining excellent standards of customer service. Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the school office.
- Supervise and support administrative staff, ensuring high standards of service.
- Act as Personal Assistant to the Headteacher, managing correspondence, meetings and confidential matters.
- Maintain workforce records and support employee lifecycle processes including recruitment, induction, probation monitoring and absence reporting.
- Ensure workforce compliance documentation, including the Single Central Record, is accurate and maintained in line with statutory requirements.
- Coordinate workforce data returns, including the School Workforce Census.
- Liaise effectively with staff, parents, governors, local authority representatives and external agencies.
- Support the smooth running of school events and administrative functions.Has experience of working in a busy school office or similar administrative environment.
- Has experience handling workforce administration and confidential information.
- Has excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Can prioritise competing demands and work effectively under pressure.
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is confident using Microsoft Office/Google and school information systems.
- Can lead, motivate and support a team.
- Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and professional integrity.The HIVE Family of Schools comprises four successful schools: Moulsham Junior School, Moulsham Infant School, Writtle Infant School and Writtle Junior School. Whilst each school is successful in its own right, all benefit from being part of the HIVE Family, which was officially formed in April 2025.
This collaborative relationship has helped improve outcomes for children, supported staff professional development and enabled leaders to share best practices. The HIVE Family of Schools is committed to providing inclusive, high-quality education and meeting the diverse needs of all pupils. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring our pupils feel safe, happy and able to thrive.
8:00am-4:00pm (4 days per week), 8:00am-3:30pm (1 day per week) 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year (2 weeks to be worked in August) Essex Scale 6 (points 14 – 18), £29,540 – £31,537 (FTE – pay award pending) Actual Salary £26,571 – £28,368 Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
Are you an organised, proactive and professional administrator who thrives in a fast-paced school environment? Do you have the skills and experience to lead our school offices and provide high-quality administrative and operational support across the schools?,
- Friendly and collaborative working environment.
- Access to training and development.
- A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
- The opportunity to play a key role in supporting the education and wellbeing of our pupils.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
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