Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant - Secondary School Location: Stratford, East London Contract: Permanent, term-time plus two weeks (41 working weeks per year) Salary: Support Staff Scale 18-23, dependent on experience Recruitment: Exclusively managed by TimePlan Education About the Role TimePlan Education is exclusively sourcing an Executive Assistant on behalf of a secondary school in Stratford, East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised, proactive and professional individual to provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher. Working closely with senior leaders, you will play a key role in supporting the school's leadership, governance and day-to-day operations.

The successful candidate will be confident managing competing priorities, handling confidential information and communicating professionally with staff, trustees, parents and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Headteacher, including diary management, appointments, meetings and correspondence.

Prepare agendas, reports, presentations and meeting documentation for senior leaders and trustees. Coordinate leadership meetings, school events and strategic planning activities. Maintain and monitor the school's policy schedule, ensuring policies are reviewed, updated and published within required deadlines.

Maintain accurate records, databases and filing systems, ensuring confidentiality and GDPR compliance. Support governance arrangements, including the preparation of trustee meeting papers, agendas and minutes. Assist with audit preparation, compliance requirements and the monitoring of school improvement priorities.

Act as a professional point of contact for senior leaders, trustees, visitors and external organisations. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have: Previous experience in an executive assistant, personal assistant or senior administrative role.

Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and confidence preparing professional documents and reports.

The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. A proactive, flexible and professional approach, with the confidence to work with senior leader...

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